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Sgoran Dubh Mor routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Glen Feshie Car ParkModerate
This route takes you through the scenic Glen Feshie, offering stunning views of the Cairngorms, it is a moderate hike suitable for experienced walkers.
Western Approach via Mullach Clach a' BhlairHiking · 15km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 35m · from Achlean Car ParkModerate
This route approaches from the west, starting at Achlean and passing over Mullach Clach a' Bhlair, offering a more remote and rugged experience.
Eastern Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Loch an Eilein Car ParkGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble follows the eastern ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for those with scrambling experience.
Traverse from BraeriachClimbing · 18km · 1,100 m ascent · ~5h 25m · from Cairngorm Ski CentreChallenging
This is a long traverse starting from the Cairngorm Ski Centre, crossing Braeriach before reaching Sgoran Dubh Mor, it requires good navigation skills and stamina.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgoran Dubh Mor today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgoran Dubh Mor each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1111m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgoran Dubh Mor 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. Lying snow up to 12 cm deep.
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 Sgoran Dubh Mor
Sgoran Dubh Mor is 1,111 m (3,645 ft) high with 60 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 41st highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Sgor Gaoith (1.3 km), Sgoran Dubh Mor North Top (2.1 km) and Meall Buidhe (1.3 km).
How high is Sgoran Dubh Mor?
Sgoran Dubh Mor is 1,111 metres high with 60 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgoran Dubh Mor?
Sgoran Dubh Mor is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgoran Dubh Mor?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgoran Dubh Mor, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgoran Dubh Mor 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 Sgoran Dubh Mor?
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.
