Routes up
Sgurr an Lochan Uaine routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 2
The North Ridge Route involves a scramble up the rocky ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks, it is a challenging but rewarding ascent.
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 7km · 850 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Camban BothyGrade 1
The South Ridge Route is a less technical scramble, suitable for those with some scrambling experience, it provides a scenic route to the summit.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 950 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 3
The West Face Climb is a challenging ascent requiring climbing skills, it offers a direct route to the summit with impressive rock formations.
East Approach HikeHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Cluanie InnHiking
The East Approach Hike is a longer but less technical route, ideal for hikers looking to enjoy the landscape without scrambling.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr an Lochan Uaine today?
Sgurr an Lochan Uaine today (updated 07:53, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 15 mph.
Sgurr an Lochan Uaine weather today
Dense drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgurr an Lochan Uaine weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 40 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr an Lochan Uaine weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr an Lochan Uaine summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayDense drizzle | Marginal | 5°/1° | -6° | 33/47 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Good | 6°/4° | -1° | 19/40 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | -3° | 30/49 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 12/15 | 20% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 4°/-2° | -6° | 15/19 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 16/19 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 7°/-2° | -5° | 14/18 | 2% |
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Sgurr an Lochan Uaine 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 4Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -6° | 15/18 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -5° | 4/13 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-1° | -3° | 6/13 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/0° | -3° | 16/20 | 16% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -7° | 17/21 | 19% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 6°/3° | -1° | 15/37 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Marginal | 8°/2° | 0° | 14/46 | 24% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr an Lochan Uaine each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 983m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr an Lochan Uaine 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 07:16, sunset 16:40
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:46.
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About Sgurr an Lochan Uaine
Sgurr an Lochan Uaine is 983 m (3,225 ft) high with 44 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 91st highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Stob Coire Etchachan (1.4 km), Derry Cairngorm (1.4 km) and Little Cairngorm (1.9 km).
How high is Sgurr an Lochan Uaine?
Sgurr an Lochan Uaine is 983 metres high with 44 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr an Lochan Uaine?
Sgurr an Lochan Uaine is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr an Lochan Uaine?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr an Lochan Uaine, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr an Lochan Uaine 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 Lochan Uaine tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 40 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Sgurr an Lochan Uaine this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr an Lochan Uaine?
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.
