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Sail Liath West Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from InverlaelModerate
The standard hiking route to Sail Liath West Top starts from Inverlael, it involves a scenic ascent through rugged terrain with stunning views of the surrounding peaks, suitable for experienced hikers.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from DundonnellGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Scramble offers a more challenging ascent with some exposure, it is a Grade 1 scramble that requires careful navigation and scrambling skills.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Loch BroomGrade 3 Climb
The South Face Climb is a technical route suitable for experienced climbers, it involves steep rock faces and requires climbing gear and expertise.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sail Liath West Top today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sail Liath West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 919m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sail Liath West Top each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:44
9h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:24 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:50.
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About Sail Liath West Top
Sail Liath West Top is 919 m (3,014 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 345th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sail Liath (0.2 km), Stob Cadha Gobhlach (0.2 km) and Corrag Bhuidhe Buttress (0.6 km).
How high is Sail Liath West Top?
Sail Liath West Top is 919 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Sail Liath West Top?
Sail Liath West Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sail Liath West Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sail Liath West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sail Liath West Top today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Sail Liath West Top?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
