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Sgurr an Fhuarail routes: 4 ways to the top
Cluanie Inn RouteHiking · 12km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 50m · from Cluanie InnModerate
This route starts at Cluanie Inn and follows a path along the ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
East Ridge AscentHiking · 11km · 870 m ascent · ~3h 40m · from Cluanie InnModerate
The East Ridge provides a scenic ascent with a gradual climb, perfect for a day hike.
Northwest ApproachHiking · 13km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 10m · from Cluanie InnModerate
This longer route approaches from the northwest, offering a more secluded experience with varied terrain.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Cluanie InnGrade 1
The South Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr an Fhuarail each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 987m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr an Fhuarail 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. Lying snow up to 6 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 16:52.
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About Sgurr an Fhuarail
Sgurr an Fhuarail is 987 m (3,238 ft) high with 71 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 175th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Aonach Meadhoin (0.6 km), Sgurr an Fhuarail South Top (1.0 km) and An Cnapach (2.1 km).
How high is Sgurr an Fhuarail?
Sgurr an Fhuarail is 987 metres high with 71 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr an Fhuarail?
Sgurr an Fhuarail is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr an Fhuarail?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr an Fhuarail, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Cluanie Inn Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr an Fhuarail 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 Fhuarail?
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.
