Routes up
Sgor Dearg routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Route via Coire LaganScrambling · 8km · from Glen BrittleGrade 1 Scramble
This route starts from Glen Brittle and ascends via Coire Lagan, it involves a Grade 1 scramble to reach the summit of Sgor Dearg, offering stunning views of the Cuillin Ridge.
Inaccessible Pinnacle via West RidgeScrambling · 10km · from Glen BrittleGrade 3 Scramble
The West Ridge route to the Inaccessible Pinnacle on Sgor Dearg is a challenging Grade 3 scramble, requiring technical skills and a head for heights.
Coire na Banachdaich RouteHiking · 9km · from Glen BrittleHiking
This hiking route ascends Sgor Dearg via Coire na Banachdaich, offering a less technical but still demanding path to the summit.
Sron na Ciche to Sgor Dearg TraverseClimbing · 12km · from Glen BrittleMountaineering
This traverse from Sron na Ciche to Sgor Dearg is a full mountaineering experience, involving complex navigation and scrambling along the Cuillin Ridge.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgor Dearg today?
Sgor Dearg today (updated 08:37, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 37 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 14 mph.
Sgor Dearg weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 37 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgor Dearg weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgor Dearg weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgor Dearg 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° | -3° | 30/37 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 38/48 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 8°/5° | -1° | 42/53 | 6% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 8°/-1° | -3° | 13/16 | 22% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 10% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 12/15 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 11/14 | 0% |
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Sgor Dearg 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°/-2° | -5° | 10/12 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 14/18 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/1° | -2° | 14/18 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/2° | -2° | 15/18 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -3° | 15/19 | 14% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | 0° | 26/37 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Moderate rain | Marginal | 9°/4° | 1° | 35/47 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgor Dearg each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 801m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgor Dearg 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 07:17, sunset 16:42
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:48.
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About Sgor Dearg
Sgor Dearg is 801 m (2,629 ft) high with 57 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 273rd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Stac Dearg (1.2 km), Bogha-cloiche (2.2 km) and Creag an Dubh-chadha (2.3 km).
How high is Sgor Dearg?
Sgor Dearg is 801 metres high with 57 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgor Dearg?
Sgor Dearg is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgor Dearg?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgor Dearg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgor Dearg 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 Sgor Dearg tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sgor Dearg this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgor Dearg?
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.
