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Sgorr Dhonuill West Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route via Beinn a' Bheithir RidgeScrambling · 12km · from South BallachulishGrade 1 Scramble
This route follows the Beinn a' Bheithir ridge, starting from South Ballachulish, it involves a mix of hiking and Grade 1 scrambling, offering stunning views of Loch Leven and the surrounding peaks.
Approach from Gleann a' ChaolaisHiking · 10km · from Gleann a' ChaolaisHiking
This is a straightforward hiking route starting from Gleann a' Chaolais, it ascends through forested areas before reaching the open ridge leading to the summit.
Traverse from Sgorr DheargScrambling · 8km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from South BallachulishGrade 2 Scramble
This route traverses from the neighboring peak of Sgorr Dhearg, involving a more challenging Grade 2 scramble along the connecting ridge.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgorr Dhonuill West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 824m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgorr Dhonuill West Top 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 07:21, sunset 16:47
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:18 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:53.
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About Sgorr Dhonuill West Top
Sgorr Dhonuill West Top is 824 m (2,702 ft) high with 48 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 640th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgorr Dhonuill Far West Top (0.8 km), Creag Ghorm South Top (1.9 km) and Creag Ghorm (2.1 km).
How high is Sgorr Dhonuill West Top?
Sgorr Dhonuill West Top is 824 metres high with 48 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgorr Dhonuill West Top?
Sgorr Dhonuill West Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgorr Dhonuill West Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgorr Dhonuill West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgorr Dhonuill West Top 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.
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The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
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