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Sgurr a' Fionn Choire routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5.0km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from SligachanGrade 1 Scramble
This route follows the north ridge of Sgurr a Fionn Choire, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the Cuillin Ridge, suitable for those with some scrambling experience
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 4.5km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Glen BrittleGrade 2 Scramble
The south ridge provides a more challenging scramble, with some exposed sections, it is recommended for experienced scramblers
Coire a' Bhasteir ApproachHiking · 6.0km · 900 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from SligachanHiking
This hiking route approaches Sgurr a Fionn Choire via Coire a' Bhasteir, offering a scenic ascent with less technical difficulty
East Face ClimbClimbing · 3.5km · 850 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Glen BrittleClimbing
The east face offers a challenging climb with several technical pitches, suitable for experienced climbers with proper gear
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr a' Fionn Choire today?
Sgurr a' Fionn Choire today (updated 15:13, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 55 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 19 mph.
Sgurr a' Fionn Choire weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 55 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr a' Fionn Choire weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 60 mph gusting 75 mph, 96% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr a' Fionn Choire weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 65% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr a' Fionn Choire summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 6°/3° | -5° | 44/55 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 6°/5° | -4° | 60/75 | 96% |
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| Fri 30Moderate rain | Poor | 7°/4° | -3° | 57/72 | 75% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Marginal | 5°/-1° | -3° | 14/17 | 65% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 16/20 | 8% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | -1° | 15/19 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/1° | -2° | 26/32 | 6% |
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Sgurr a' Fionn Choire 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°/-1° | -3° | 18/23 | 12% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -8° | 11/14 | 14% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 13/16 | 25% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -7° | 16/20 | 33% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/-2° | -4° | 37/47 | 47% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Poor | 8°/5° | 0° | 53/66 | 37% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 6°/2° | -2° | 50/63 | 37% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr a' Fionn Choire each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 936m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr a' Fionn Choire 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 07:27, sunset 16:49
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:25 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:19 to 16:56.
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About Sgurr a' Fionn Choire
Sgurr a' Fionn Choire is 936 m (3,071 ft) high with 32 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 295th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Bhasteir Tooth (0.1 km), Am Basteir (0.2 km) and Sgurr a' Bhasteir (0.5 km).
How high is Sgurr a' Fionn Choire?
Sgurr a' Fionn Choire is 936 metres high with 32 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr a' Fionn Choire?
Sgurr a' Fionn Choire is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr a' Fionn Choire?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr a' Fionn Choire, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr a' Fionn Choire 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' Fionn Choire tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 60 mph gusting 75 mph, 96% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Sgurr a' Fionn Choire this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 65% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr a' Fionn Choire?
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.
