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Sgurr Creag an Eich routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Kinloch HournModerate
The standard route to Sgurr Creag an Eich starts from Kinloch Hourn, it follows a well-trodden path through Glen Barrisdale and ascends via the southern ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Kinloch HournGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Kinloch HournGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a technical climbing route with several pitches, requiring climbing gear and experience, it is the most direct but challenging way to the summit.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr Creag an Eich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1016m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr Creag an Eich 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 07:25, sunset 16:44
9h 19m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:24 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:51.
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About Sgurr Creag an Eich
Sgurr Creag an Eich is 1,016 m (3,335 ft) high with 97 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 117th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are An Teallach - Sgurr Fiona (0.9 km), Lord Berkeley's Seat (0.9 km) and Corrag Bhuidhe (1.0 km).
How high is Sgurr Creag an Eich?
Sgurr Creag an Eich is 1,016 metres high with 97 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr Creag an Eich?
Sgurr Creag an Eich is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr Creag an Eich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr Creag an Eich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Creag an Eich 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 Creag an Eich?
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.
