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Sgurr an Doire Leathain routes: 3 ways to the top
West Ridge AscentHiking · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from GlenshielModerate
An alternative ascent via the west ridge, less frequented and offers a quieter route with excellent views of the surrounding peaks.
South Glen Shiel Ridge TraverseHiking · 22km · from Cluanie InnHard
Part of the South Glen Shiel Ridge, a long ridge walk covering seven Munros, requires good navigation skills and stamina, stunning views along the ridge.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 3km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 15m · from Cluanie InnGrade 1
A straightforward scramble up the east ridge, offers a more adventurous ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr an Doire Leathain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1010m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr an Doire Leathain each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 3 of the next 7 days, about 9.5 cm in all, most on Sunday (8.1 cm). Lying snow up to 3 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr an Doire Leathain
Sgurr an Doire Leathain is 1,010 m (3,314 ft) high with 189 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 124th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr an Lochain (1.1 km), Sgurr Coire na Feinne (1.4 km) and Maol Chinn-dearg (2.0 km).
How high is Sgurr an Doire Leathain?
Sgurr an Doire Leathain is 1,010 metres high with 189 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr an Doire Leathain?
Sgurr an Doire Leathain is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr an Doire Leathain?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr an Doire Leathain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is West Ridge Ascent (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr an Doire Leathain 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 an Doire Leathain?
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.
