Routes up
Sgurr Coire Choinnichean routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · from InverieModerate
The standard route starts from Inverie, following a path through the forest before ascending steeply to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding Knoydart peninsula.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from InverieGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the south ridge, providing an exhilarating ascent with some exposure and requiring careful navigation.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · from InverieGrade 3 Climb
The west face offers a challenging climb with technical sections, suitable for experienced climbers with appropriate gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Coire Choinnichean today?
Sgurr Coire Choinnichean today (updated 08:38, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 55 mph gusting 68 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Sgurr Coire Choinnichean weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 55 mph gusting 68 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr Coire Choinnichean weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 60 mph, 53% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr Coire Choinnichean weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 13 mph, 43% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 24% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr Coire Choinnichean 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°/4° | -3° | 55/68 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Poor | 7°/6° | 1° | 48/60 | 53% |
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| Fri 30Dense drizzle | Poor | 8°/6° | 0° | 51/64 | 45% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 11/13 | 43% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | -3° | 12/15 | 24% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 5°/2° | -1° | 13/16 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 4°/2° | -1° | 18/23 | 2% |
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Sgurr Coire Choinnichean 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 4Overcast | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 14/18 | 5% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 9/16 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 15/19 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -5° | 18/22 | 25% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/0° | -3° | 38/47 | 29% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Poor | 9°/6° | 0° | 48/60 | 33% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 8°/4° | 0° | 50/63 | 47% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr Coire Choinnichean 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 Coire Choinnichean 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 07:24, sunset 16:48
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:22 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:54.
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About Sgurr Coire Choinnichean
Sgurr Coire Choinnichean is 796 m (2,612 ft) high with 304 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 Sgurr Coire Choinnichean West Top (0.3 km), Stob an Uillt-fhearna (1.8 km) and Sgurr Coire nan Gobhar North Top (3.8 km).
How high is Sgurr Coire Choinnichean?
Sgurr Coire Choinnichean is 796 metres high with 304 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr Coire Choinnichean?
Sgurr Coire Choinnichean is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr Coire Choinnichean?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr Coire Choinnichean, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Coire Choinnichean 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 Coire Choinnichean tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 60 mph, 53% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Sgurr Coire Choinnichean this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 13 mph, 43% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 24% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr Coire Choinnichean?
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.
