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Sgor a' Chaorainn West Top routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Glen NevisModerate
This route starts from Glen Nevis and follows a path that ascends gradually, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
South ApproachHiking · 15km · from AchriabhachModerate
This longer route approaches from the south, offering a varied terrain and a chance to explore the southern ridges.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Glen NevisGrade 2
The North Ridge offers a more challenging scramble with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Steall FallsGrade 3
The East Face provides a technical climbing route with several pitches, requiring climbing gear and experience.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgor a' Chaorainn West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 642m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgor a' Chaorainn 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 07:22, sunset 16:41
9h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:47.
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About Sgor a' Chaorainn West Top
Sgor a' Chaorainn West Top is 642 m (2,106 ft) high with 26 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1303rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgor a' Chaorainn Far West Top (0.5 km), Sgor a' Chaorainn (0.6 km) and Beinn nan Eun (2.3 km).
How high is Sgor a' Chaorainn West Top?
Sgor a' Chaorainn West Top is 642 metres high with 26 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgor a' Chaorainn West Top?
Sgor a' Chaorainn West Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgor a' Chaorainn West Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgor a' Chaorainn West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgor a' Chaorainn 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 Sgor a' Chaorainn 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.
