Routes up
Sgurr an Utha routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from GlenfinnanModerate
The standard route begins at Glenfinnan and follows a path through the glen before ascending the ridge to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Northwest RidgeHiking · 9km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Loch EiltModerate
Starting from Loch Eilt, this route takes a more remote path up the northwest ridge, offering solitude and panoramic views.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from GlenfinnanGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the east ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr an Utha today?
Sgurr an Utha today (updated 04:29, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 10 mph.
Sgurr an Utha weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr an Utha weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr an Utha weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 43% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr an Utha 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° | 45/56 | 100% |
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| TomorrowFog | Poor | 7°/6° | 1° | 43/54 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 8°/1° | -1° | 43/53 | 45% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/0° | -2° | 12/15 | 43% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 9/11 | 14% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 8/10 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 14/17 | 2% |
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Sgurr an Utha 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 | 5°/1° | -1° | 13/16 | 5% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -2° | 8/9 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 8/10 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 0°/-4° | -7° | 14/18 | 24% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 16/20 | 27% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/0° | -2° | 10/13 | 33% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 1°/-2° | -5° | 18/23 | 51% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr an Utha each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 796m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr an Utha 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 16:48
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:54.
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About Sgurr an Utha
Sgurr an Utha is 796 m (2,612 ft) high with 499 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 723rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Coire na Saobhaidh (1.2 km), Fraoch-bheinn (0.9 km) and Sgurr an Fhuarain Duibh (2.5 km).
How high is Sgurr an Utha?
Sgurr an Utha is 796 metres high with 499 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr an Utha?
Sgurr an Utha is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr an Utha?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr an Utha, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr an Utha 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 Utha tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Sgurr an Utha this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 43% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr an Utha?
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.
