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Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais East Top routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · from Cluanie InnModerate
The standard route starts from Cluanie Inn and follows a path along the ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks, suitable for experienced hikers.
North Ridge AscentHiking · 9km · from Cluanie InnHard
The north ridge ascent is a longer and more strenuous route, offering a remote and rugged experience, suitable for fit and experienced hikers.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from Cluanie InnGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble follows the south ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, recommended for those with scrambling experience.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Cluanie InnGrade 3 Climb
This is a technical climbing route on the east face, requiring climbing gear and expertise, not recommended for beginners.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais East Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 802m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais East 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 07:23, sunset 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:52.
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About Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais East Top
Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais East Top is 802 m (2,631 ft) high with 24 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 705th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais (0.5 km), Cadha nam Bo Ruadha (0.9 km) and Buidhe Bheinn North Top (1.2 km).
How high is Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais East Top?
Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais East Top is 802 metres high with 24 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais East Top?
Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais East Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais East Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais East Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr a' Bhac Chaolais East 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.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
