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Sgorr nan Cearc routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Glencoe VillageModerate
The standard route to Sgorr nan Cearc starts from Glencoe Village, it follows a well-trodden path through scenic landscapes with moderate elevation gain, suitable for experienced hikers.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Glencoe VillageGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, it provides stunning views and requires a good head for heights.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Glencoe VillageGrade 3 Climb
The South Face is a technical climbing route, it is recommended for experienced climbers with appropriate gear and skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgorr nan Cearc today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgorr nan Cearc each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 668m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgorr nan Cearc 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 16:53.
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About Sgorr nan Cearc
Sgorr nan Cearc is 668 m (2,192 ft) high with 90 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1199th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Doire na Mnatha (0.3 km), Meall a' Bhainne (1.3 km) and Sgorr Craobh a' Chaorainn (1.4 km).
How high is Sgorr nan Cearc?
Sgorr nan Cearc is 668 metres high with 90 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgorr nan Cearc?
Sgorr nan Cearc is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgorr nan Cearc?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgorr nan Cearc, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgorr nan Cearc 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 nan Cearc?
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.
