Routes up
Sguman Coinntich routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from KillilanModerate
The standard route to Sguman Coinntich starts from Killilan, it follows a path through Glen Elchaig before ascending the mountain's southern slopes, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
North RidgeScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from KillilanGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling required, it provides a more direct route to the summit with impressive views.
West ApproachHiking · 14km · from Iron LodgeDifficult
This route starts from Iron Lodge and approaches Sguman Coinntich from the west, it is a longer and more strenuous hike with significant elevation gain.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sguman Coinntich today?
Sguman Coinntich today (updated 06:46, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 12 mph.
Sguman Coinntich weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sguman Coinntich weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sguman Coinntich weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 46% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sguman Coinntich summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 5°/3° | -3° | 35/44 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 7°/5° | 1° | 37/46 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/2° | -1° | 46/57 | 38% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 5°/-2° | -4° | 13/16 | 46% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 10/12 | 14% |
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| Mon 2Partly cloudy | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 10/12 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 15/19 | 2% |
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Sguman Coinntich 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 16/19 | 7% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 3°/-4° | -8° | 7/10 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 7/10 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 15/19 | 22% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 20/25 | 27% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Good | 8°/4° | 0° | 15/35 | 35% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Good | 7°/3° | -1° | 18/39 | 47% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sguman Coinntich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 879m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sguman Coinntich 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 07:24, sunset 16:46
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:22 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:52.
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About Sguman Coinntich
Sguman Coinntich is 879 m (2,884 ft) high with 415 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 478th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Ben Killilan West Top (1.4 km), Sguman Coinntich North Top (1.0 km) and Ben Killilan (1.5 km).
How high is Sguman Coinntich?
Sguman Coinntich is 879 metres high with 415 metres of prominence.
Where is Sguman Coinntich?
Sguman Coinntich is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sguman Coinntich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sguman Coinntich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sguman Coinntich 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 is the weather on Sguman Coinntich tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sguman Coinntich this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 46% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sguman Coinntich?
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.
