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Sgairneach Mhor East Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from Balsporran CottagesHiking · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Balsporran CottagesModerate
This route starts from Balsporran Cottages and follows a clear path up the hillside, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
Route via Coire DhomhainHiking · 12km · from Coire DhomhainModerate
This route approaches Sgairneach Mhor East Top from the south, passing through the scenic Coire Dhomhain.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Balsporran CottagesGrade 1
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgairneach Mhor East Top today?
Sgairneach Mhor East Top today (updated 07:51, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 42 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Sgairneach Mhor East Top weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 42 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgairneach Mhor East Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgairneach Mhor East Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgairneach Mhor East Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/3° | -2° | 27/42 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/6° | 1° | 28/35 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 1° | 28/35 | 12% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 8°/-1° | -3° | 10/13 | 27% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 10/13 | 4% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 12/15 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 7°/0° | -2° | 13/16 | 0% |
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Sgairneach Mhor East Top 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -4° | 4/11 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -2° | 5/17 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 4°/1° | -1° | 11/15 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 3°/1° | -2° | 15/18 | 15% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Good | 8°/3° | 0° | 13/32 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Good | 8°/4° | 1° | 12/41 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgairneach Mhor East Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 760m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgairneach Mhor East 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 07:18, sunset 16:43
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:49.
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About Sgairneach Mhor East Top
Sgairneach Mhor East Top is 760 m (2,493 ft) high with 27 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 323rd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are The Sow of Atholl (0.9 km), Meallan Buidhe (2.4 km) and An Torc (2.5 km).
How high is Sgairneach Mhor East Top?
Sgairneach Mhor East Top is 760 metres high with 27 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgairneach Mhor East Top?
Sgairneach Mhor East Top is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgairneach Mhor East Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgairneach Mhor East Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Balsporran Cottages (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgairneach Mhor East 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 is the weather on Sgairneach Mhor East Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 28 mph gusting 35 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sgairneach Mhor East Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgairneach Mhor East 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.
