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Sgurr an Lochain routes: 5 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Cluanie InnModerate
This route ascends via the south ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks and lochs.
North Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · 1,000 m ascent · ~3h 40m · from Cluanie InnModerate
The north ridge provides a more challenging ascent with some rocky sections, rewarding hikers with panoramic views.
West Flank RouteHiking · 9km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Cluanie InnModerate
The west flank route is less traveled, offering solitude and a chance to see wildlife.
Coire an Lochain RouteHiking · 11km · from Cluanie InnModerate
This route takes you through Coire an Lochain, a scenic corrie with a small lochan, before ascending to the summit.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 900 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Cluanie InnGrade 1
This scramble follows the east ridge, featuring some exposed sections and requiring careful navigation.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr an Lochain today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr an Lochain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1004m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr an Lochain 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 4 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 Lochain
Sgurr an Lochain is 1,004 m (3,294 ft) high with 123 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 137th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr Beag (1.0 km), Sgurr an Doire Leathain (1.1 km) and Sgurr Thionail (2.6 km).
How high is Sgurr an Lochain?
Sgurr an Lochain is 1,004 metres high with 123 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr an Lochain?
Sgurr an Lochain is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr an Lochain?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Sgurr an Lochain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr an Lochain 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 Lochain?
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.
