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Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · from StrathcarronGrade 1 Scramble
This route follows the north ridge, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding peaks, suitable for those with some scrambling experience
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 10km · from AttadaleGrade 2 Scramble
The south ridge provides a more challenging scramble, requiring careful navigation and some exposure, ideal for experienced scramblers
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from StrathcarronClimbing
The east face offers several climbing routes with varying difficulty, providing a thrilling experience for climbers, proper gear and experience are essential
Lochside ApproachHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from LochcarronHiking
This hiking route approaches the mountain from the lochside, offering a scenic and less technical ascent, suitable for hikers with good fitness
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg today?
Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg today (updated 13:21, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 23 mph.
Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg weather today
Slight rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 42 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 37% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 27 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 5°/2° | -4° | 37/46 | 100% |
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| TomorrowFog | Marginal | 7°/5° | 1° | 33/42 | 4% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | -1° | 39/49 | 13% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 18/23 | 37% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -3° | 22/27 | 18% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | -2° | 22/27 | 9% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-1° | -3° | 21/27 | 0% |
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Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg 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 4Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-3° | -5° | 18/22 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 1°/-4° | -6° | 17/22 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | -1°/-4° | -7° | 8/10 | 11% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 0°/-4° | -8° | 10/13 | 20% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 0°/-4° | -8° | 26/32 | 43% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/0° | -4° | 35/44 | 43% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 6°/2° | -1° | 44/55 | 39% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 868m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg 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 16:43
9h 20m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:50.
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About Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg
Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg is 868 m (2,848 ft) high with 59 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 510th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr nan Each (0.8 km), Sail Mhor (0.8 km) and Torran Ruadh (2.0 km).
How high is Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg?
Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg is 868 metres high with 59 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg?
Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg 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 Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 42 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 23 mph, 37% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 27 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr a' Chadha Dheirg?
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.
