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Sgurr an Fhuarain routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Kinloch HournModerate
The standard route to Sgurr an Fhuarain starts from Kinloch Hourn, following the path along the River Carnach before ascending the ridge to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Alternative Ridge RouteHiking · 14km · from Kinloch HournModerate
This alternative route follows the same initial path from Kinloch Hourn but takes a different ridge line to the summit, providing a slightly longer and more challenging ascent.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Kinloch HournGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a Grade 1 scramble, starting from Kinloch Hourn and providing a more adventurous ascent with some exposure and hands-on sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr an Fhuarain today?
Sgurr an Fhuarain today (updated 15:15, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 51 mph gusting 63 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 19 mph.
Sgurr an Fhuarain weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 51 mph gusting 63 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr an Fhuarain weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 60 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr an Fhuarain weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr an Fhuarain 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° | -2° | 51/63 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | 0° | 48/60 | 10% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/6° | -1° | 50/63 | 37% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 15/19 | 41% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-2° | -4° | 17/21 | 8% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 4°/0° | -2° | 17/21 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Good | 3°/1° | -2° | 18/23 | 0% |
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Sgurr an Fhuarain 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 | 3°/-1° | -4° | 15/19 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 13/16 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 1°/-2° | -5° | 15/19 | 7% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 15/19 | 24% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/-2° | -4° | 29/36 | 43% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/3° | -1° | 38/47 | 42% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 7°/3° | -1° | 42/52 | 35% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr an Fhuarain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 901m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr an Fhuarain 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 07:23, sunset 16:46
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr an Fhuarain
Sgurr an Fhuarain is 901 m (2,956 ft) high with 183 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 414th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Fraoch Bheinn North Top (3.5 km), Fraoch Bheinn (3.9 km) and Sgurr Mor (2.2 km).
How high is Sgurr an Fhuarain?
Sgurr an Fhuarain is 901 metres high with 183 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr an Fhuarain?
Sgurr an Fhuarain is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr an Fhuarain?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr an Fhuarain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr an Fhuarain 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 an Fhuarain tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 60 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Sgurr an Fhuarain this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr an Fhuarain?
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.
