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Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe routes: 4 ways to the top
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 12km · from Kinloch HournGrade 1
The West Ridge Route is a classic scramble, starting from Kinloch Hourn and following the ridge to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Loch QuoichGrade 2
The East Ridge Route involves a more challenging scramble, starting from Loch Quoich and ascending the eastern ridge, requiring good route-finding skills.
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 14km · from InverieGrade 1
The South Ridge Route is a long but rewarding scramble, beginning in Inverie and following the southern ridge to the summit, with breathtaking views.
Loch Hourn ApproachHiking · 16km · from Kinloch HournHiking
This hiking route starts at Kinloch Hourn and follows a path along Loch Hourn before ascending to the summit, offering a scenic and less technical ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe today?
Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe today (updated 12:15, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 51 mph gusting 63 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 20 mph.
Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 51 mph gusting 63 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 47% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 5°/3° | -3° | 51/63 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Poor | 7°/5° | 0° | 45/56 | 16% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | -1° | 44/55 | 47% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/-2° | -4° | 13/17 | 47% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-1° | -5° | 16/20 | 22% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | -2° | 16/20 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Good | 3°/1° | -2° | 19/24 | 2% |
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Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe 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°/-2° | -4° | 15/19 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 1°/-4° | -7° | 10/17 | 12% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 1°/-2° | -6° | 16/19 | 11% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -6° | 16/20 | 24% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 4°/-2° | -5° | 34/42 | 45% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/4° | -1° | 44/54 | 49% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 7°/2° | -2° | 48/59 | 41% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 913m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe 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 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:54.
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About Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe
Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe is 913 m (2,996 ft) high with 390 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 370th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe East Top (0.5 km), Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe Far East Top (0.8 km) and Cnoc Mam Unndalain (1.1 km).
How high is Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe?
Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe is 913 metres high with 390 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe?
Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe 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' Choire-bheithe tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 47% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe?
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.
