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Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh routes: 5 ways to the top
An Dorus RouteScrambling · 5km · 850 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from SligachanGrade 2
This route involves a scramble up to An Dorus, a prominent notch in the ridge, and then a climb to the summit of Sgurr a Ghreadaidh, offering stunning views of the Cuillin Ridge.
Northwest RidgeScrambling · 6km · 900 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Glen BrittleGrade 3
The Northwest Ridge is a challenging scramble that requires good route-finding skills, it offers a more direct ascent to the summit with exposure and technical sections.
Southwest RidgeScrambling · 7km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Glen BrittleGrade 2
The Southwest Ridge provides a less technical but still demanding scramble, with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and the sea.
Coire a' GhreadaidhHiking · 8km · from Glen BrittleGrade 1
This route ascends through Coire a' Ghreadaidh, offering a more straightforward hike with some scrambling sections, ideal for less experienced climbers.
Traverse of the Cuillin RidgeClimbing · 12km · from SligachanGrade 3
The full traverse of the Cuillin Ridge is a classic mountaineering challenge, including the ascent of Sgurr a Ghreadaidh, requiring a high level of fitness and technical skill.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh today?
Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh today (updated 15:13, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 19 mph.
Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 54 mph gusting 68 mph, 96% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 65% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh 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° | 43/54 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 6°/5° | -3° | 54/68 | 96% |
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| Fri 30Moderate rain | Poor | 6°/4° | -3° | 54/68 | 75% |
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| Sat 31Overcast | Marginal | 5°/-1° | -3° | 13/16 | 65% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 15/19 | 8% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | -1° | 15/19 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/2° | -3° | 25/31 | 6% |
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Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh 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° | 18/22 | 12% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 11/14 | 14% |
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| Fri 6Mainly clear | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 13/16 | 25% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 16/20 | 33% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/-1° | -3° | 37/47 | 47% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | -1° | 53/67 | 37% |
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| Tue 10Moderate rain showers | Poor | 6°/3° | -2° | 51/64 | 37% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 972m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh 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 16:50
9h 23m 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' Ghreadaidh
Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh is 972 m (3,189 ft) high with 123 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 212th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh South Top (0.2 km), Sgurr a' Mhadaidh (0.4 km) and Sgurr a' Mhadaidh East Top (0.6 km).
How high is Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh?
Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh is 972 metres high with 123 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh?
Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh 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' Ghreadaidh tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 54 mph gusting 68 mph, 96% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 65% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr a' Ghreadaidh?
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.
