Routes up
Sgor Gaoith routes: 5 ways to the top
Standard Route from Glen FeshieHiking · 16km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 40m · from Glen FeshieModerate
This route starts from Glen Feshie, following a well-defined path through the forest before ascending onto the open hillside, offering stunning views of the Cairngorms.
Route via Mullach Clach a' BhlairHiking · 20km · 1,100 m ascent · ~5h 50m · from Glen FeshieModerate
This longer route combines the ascent of Sgor Gaoith with Mullach Clach a' Bhlair, providing a more challenging day out with varied terrain.
Route from AchleanHiking · 12km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 50m · from AchleanModerate
Starting from Achlean, this route offers a straightforward ascent with panoramic views over Loch Einich and the surrounding peaks.
Traverse from Glen Feshie to BraeriachHiking · 25km · from Glen FeshieHard
This challenging traverse takes in Sgor Gaoith and continues to Braeriach, requiring good navigation skills and fitness.
Winter Ascent via Glen FeshieClimbing · 16km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 40m · from Glen FeshieHard
This winter route follows the standard path but requires winter skills and equipment due to snow and ice conditions.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgor Gaoith today?
Sgor Gaoith today (updated 03:44, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Sgor Gaoith weather today
Slight rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgor Gaoith weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 44 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgor Gaoith weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgor Gaoith summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 4°/0° | -6° | 43/54 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 5°/3° | -3° | 30/44 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | -3° | 44/55 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 5°/0° | -1° | 18/23 | 20% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 10/13 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Marginal | 4°/-5° | -8° | 10/13 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Marginal | 4°/-5° | -8° | 13/17 | 0% |
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Sgor Gaoith 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 | 2°/-1° | -4° | 14/17 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 5/8 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 1°/-4° | -7° | 7/10 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Marginal | 1°/-5° | -8° | 16/20 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -7° | 17/21 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 1°/-4° | -7° | 15/19 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Marginal | 1°/-4° | -8° | 16/22 | 28% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgor Gaoith each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1116m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgor Gaoith 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 16:40
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:48.
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About Sgor Gaoith
Sgor Gaoith is 1,116 m (3,661 ft) high with 243 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 37th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Sgoran Dubh Mor (1.3 km), Carn Ban Mor (2.0 km) and Meall Buidhe (1.7 km).
How high is Sgor Gaoith?
Sgor Gaoith is 1,116 metres high with 243 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgor Gaoith?
Sgor Gaoith is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgor Gaoith?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Sgor Gaoith, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Glen Feshie (16km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgor Gaoith 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 Gaoith tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 44 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sgor Gaoith this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgor Gaoith?
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.
