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Sgorr Mhic Eacharna routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Glen CreranModerate
This route starts from Glen Creran and follows a path through the forest before ascending the ridge to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 9km · from Glen EtiveModerate
This approach from Glen Etive involves a longer walk-in but provides a quieter ascent with beautiful views over Loch Etive.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Glen CreranGrade 1
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with a head for heights and basic scrambling skills.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgorr Mhic Eacharna each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 651m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgorr Mhic Eacharna 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 07:22, sunset 16:48
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:19 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Sgorr Mhic Eacharna
Sgorr Mhic Eacharna is 651 m (2,134 ft) high with 169 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1267th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn Bheag (1.5 km), Sron a' Gharbh Choire Mhoir (2.4 km) and Beinn Bheag West Top (2.2 km).
How high is Sgorr Mhic Eacharna?
Sgorr Mhic Eacharna is 651 metres high with 169 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgorr Mhic Eacharna?
Sgorr Mhic Eacharna is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgorr Mhic Eacharna?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgorr Mhic Eacharna, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgorr Mhic Eacharna 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 Mhic Eacharna?
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.
