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Sgorr an Tarmachain routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · from Beinn Alligin Car ParkModerate
This route is a popular circular hike that takes you over the Horns of Alligin, offering stunning views of the Torridon area, it involves some scrambling sections.
Reverse LoopHiking · 8km · from Beinn Alligin Car ParkModerate
This route is the reverse of the standard loop, providing a different perspective and challenge, includes scrambling over the Horns of Alligin.
Direct Ascent via Coire Mhic NobuilScrambling · 6km · from Coire Mhic NobuilChallenging
This route involves a direct ascent from Coire Mhic Nobuil, it is less traveled and involves more scrambling, suitable for experienced hikers.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from Beinn Alligin Car ParkChallenging
This route takes you up the North Ridge, offering a more technical scramble with exposure, it is recommended for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgorr an Tarmachain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 756m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgorr an Tarmachain each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:48
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:54.
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About Sgorr an Tarmachain
Sgorr an Tarmachain is 756 m (2,480 ft) high with 141 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 861st highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall an Tarmachain (1.2 km), Teanga Chorrach (2.8 km) and Meall nan Creag Leac (3.9 km).
How high is Sgorr an Tarmachain?
Sgorr an Tarmachain is 756 metres high with 141 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgorr an Tarmachain?
Sgorr an Tarmachain is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgorr an Tarmachain?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgorr an Tarmachain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgorr an Tarmachain 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 Sgorr an Tarmachain?
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.
