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Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe East Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · from Kinloch HournModerate
This route starts from Kinloch Hourn and follows a path along the shores of Loch Hourn before ascending the ridge to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Kinloch HournGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble along the ridge from the main summit of Sgurr a Choire-bheithe to the East Top, requiring some hands-on sections but generally straightforward.
Loch Quoich ApproachHiking · 15km · from Loch Quoich DamChallenging
This longer route starts from the Loch Quoich Dam and involves a more remote and challenging hike, with a significant elevation gain and rugged terrain.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe East Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 877m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe East 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 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe East Top
Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe East Top is 877 m (2,876 ft) high with 32 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 484th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe Far East Top (0.3 km), Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe (0.5 km) and Slat Bheinn (1.8 km).
How high is Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe East Top?
Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe East Top is 877 metres high with 32 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe East Top?
Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe East Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe East Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe East 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' Choire-bheithe 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.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe East 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.
