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Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Invermallie BothyModerate
This route starts from Invermallie Bothy and follows a path through Glen Mallie, it ascends the southern slopes of Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh offering stunning views of the surrounding area, the descent follows the same path back to the starting point
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Loch ArkaigGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route begins at Loch Arkaig and follows the north ridge of Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh, it involves some exposed sections and requires a good head for heights, the return is via the same ridge
West Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Glen Pean BothyGrade 3 Climb
This challenging climbing route starts from Glen Pean Bothy and tackles the steep west face of Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh, it is suitable for experienced climbers only and involves technical climbing sections, descent is via the same route
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh today?
Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh today (updated 07:38, 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: Sunday, summit gusts 19 mph.
Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh 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 Cos na Breachd-laoidh weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 38 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 43% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh 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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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/6° | 2° | 30/38 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/6° | 1° | 41/51 | 45% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 14/18 | 43% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 15/19 | 14% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | -1° | 15/19 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Good | 3°/1° | -1° | 17/21 | 2% |
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Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh 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° | -3° | 15/19 | 5% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 8/12 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 9/13 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 15/19 | 24% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 17/21 | 27% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/3° | -1° | 11/32 | 33% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Good | 8°/3° | 0° | 19/35 | 51% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 835m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh 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 16:47
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh
Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh is 835 m (2,740 ft) high with 187 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 612th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are An Eag (1.3 km), Druim a' Chuirn (1.2 km) and Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top (1.7 km).
How high is Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh?
Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh is 835 metres high with 187 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh?
Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh 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 Cos na Breachd-laoidh tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 38 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 43% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh?
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.
