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Sgiath Chuil routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Loch VoilModerate
This route starts from the shores of Loch Voil and ascends via the south ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
East Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from InverlochlarigModerate
The East Ridge Route begins at Inverlochlarig and follows a path that gradually ascends the eastern slopes, providing a less steep alternative.
Northwest Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 9km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Loch DoineGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route takes you up the northwest ridge, offering a more challenging ascent with some exposure.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 7km · 850 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Loch VoilGrade 2 Climb
The West Face Climb is a technical route that requires climbing skills, it is recommended for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgiath Chuil today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgiath Chuil each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 920m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgiath Chuil 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 16:45
9h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:51.
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About Sgiath Chuil
Sgiath Chuil is 920 m (3,019 ft) high with 311 m of prominence. It is in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland. It is the 27th highest of the 192 summits Peakify lists in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. The nearest summits are Sgiath Chrom (0.5 km), Meall a' Churain (0.7 km) and Meall Eoghainn (0.8 km).
How high is Sgiath Chuil?
Sgiath Chuil is 920 metres high with 311 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgiath Chuil?
Sgiath Chuil is listed in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgiath Chuil?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgiath Chuil, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgiath Chuil 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 Sgiath Chuil?
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.
