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Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · from DundonnellModerate
This route starts from Dundonnell and follows a path up the ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from DundonnellGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge provides a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from DundonnellGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a challenging climb with technical sections, requiring climbing gear and experience.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 838m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West Top 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 07:23, sunset 16:47
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West Top
Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West Top is 838 m (2,748 ft) high with 85 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 604th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh (1.2 km), Sgurr Dubh (2.0 km) and Sgurr nan Eugallt East Top (1.4 km).
How high is Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West Top?
Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West Top is 838 metres high with 85 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West Top?
Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West 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.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr a' Chlaidheimh West Top?
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.
