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Sgurr an Fhithich routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Shiel BridgeGrade 1
This route ascends via the south ridge, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
West Face RouteScrambling · 4km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Shiel BridgeGrade 2
The west face offers a more challenging scramble, with steeper sections and some exposure.
North-East RidgeScrambling · 6km · from Shiel BridgeGrade 3
This is the most difficult route on Sgurr an Fhithich, requiring careful navigation and experience in scrambling.
Coire Dubh CircuitHiking · 8km · from Shiel BridgeHiking
A scenic hiking route that circles Coire Dubh, providing panoramic views without technical difficulty.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr an Fhithich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 676m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr an Fhithich each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:44
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:18 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:50.
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About Sgurr an Fhithich
Sgurr an Fhithich is 676 m (2,216 ft) high with 28 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1173rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Dearg North Top (0.8 km), Carn Dearg (1.9 km) and Carn Bhrunachain (1.7 km).
How high is Sgurr an Fhithich?
Sgurr an Fhithich is 676 metres high with 28 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr an Fhithich?
Sgurr an Fhithich is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr an Fhithich?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr an Fhithich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr an Fhithich 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 Fhithich?
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.
