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Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine routes: 4 ways to the top
Coire an Lochain RouteScrambling · 8km · from Cairngorm Ski CentreGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the Coire an Lochain, offering stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms, it is a challenging route suitable for experienced scramblers
Fiacaill Ridge RouteScrambling · 10km · from Cairngorm Ski CentreGrade 2 Scramble
The Fiacaill Ridge provides a more technical scramble with exposure, requiring good scrambling skills and a head for heights
Chalamain Gap RouteHiking · 12km · from Cairngorm Ski CentreHiking
This hiking route takes you through the Chalamain Gap, a rocky ravine that adds interest to the hike up to Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine
Lairig Ghru RouteHiking · 15km · from Linn of DeeHiking
The Lairig Ghru is a long and demanding hike that passes through the heart of the Cairngorms, offering a remote and wild experience
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 871m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine 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 07:25, sunset 16:45
9h 21m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:52.
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About Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine
Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine is 871 m (2,858 ft) high with 206 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 504th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn Liath Mhor (1.3 km), Beinn Liath Mhor East Top (1.5 km) and Sgurr Dubh South Top (2.2 km).
How high is Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine?
Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine is 871 metres high with 206 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine?
Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine 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 Lochan Uaine?
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.
