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Sgor Gaoithe routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Glen FeshieModerate
The standard route to Sgor Gaoithe starts from Glen Feshie, following a well-defined path through the forest and onto the open hillside, offering stunning views over Loch Einich.
Western ApproachHiking · 14km · from AchleanModerate
This route approaches Sgor Gaoithe from the west, starting at Achlean and following a path that climbs steadily through the glen before reaching the summit ridge.
Eastern RidgeHiking · 16km · from AuchleanModerate
The Eastern Ridge route offers a longer approach, starting from Auchlean and following the ridge line, providing expansive views across the Cairngorms.
Northwest Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Glen FeshieGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route takes the northwest ridge, offering a more challenging ascent with some exposed sections, suitable for experienced scramblers.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgor Gaoithe each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 627m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgor Gaoithe 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 07:16, sunset 16:39
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:44.
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About Sgor Gaoithe
Sgor Gaoithe is 627 m (2,058 ft) high with 24 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 482nd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Baddoch (2.8 km), Carn na Cloiche (1.6 km) and Carn na Sroine (2.3 km).
How high is Sgor Gaoithe?
Sgor Gaoithe is 627 metres high with 24 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgor Gaoithe?
Sgor Gaoithe is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgor Gaoithe?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgor Gaoithe, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgor Gaoithe 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 Gaoithe?
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.
