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Sgurr Dearg - Cairn routes: 5 ways to the top
Inaccessible Pinnacle RouteScrambling · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from Glenn BrittleGrade 3
This route involves a challenging scramble to the summit of the Inaccessible Pinnacle, the pinnacle is the highest point of Sgurr Dearg and requires technical climbing skills.
Coire Lagan RouteScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Glenn BrittleGrade 2
The Coire Lagan route offers a less technical scramble up to the ridge, it provides stunning views of the surrounding Cuillin range.
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from SligachanGrade 1
This is a popular scrambling route that follows the west ridge of Sgurr Dearg, it is considered the easiest way to reach the summit.
South East Ridge RouteScrambling · 9km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Glenn BrittleGrade 2
The South East Ridge offers a more direct approach to the summit, it involves moderate scrambling and is less frequented.
An Stac Direct RouteClimbing · 11km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Glenn BrittleGrade 3
This route takes on the An Stac screes directly and is a more challenging climb, it requires a good head for heights and technical climbing skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Dearg - Cairn today?
Sgurr Dearg - Cairn today (updated 12:13, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 16 mph.
Sgurr Dearg - Cairn weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr Dearg - Cairn weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 52 mph gusting 65 mph, 88% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr Dearg - Cairn weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 45% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr Dearg - Cairn summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 6°/2° | -5° | 43/54 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 6°/5° | -3° | 52/65 | 88% |
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| Fri 30Moderate rain | Poor | 6°/4° | -4° | 56/69 | 76% |
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| Sat 31Overcast | Good | 5°/-1° | -3° | 13/16 | 45% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 15/19 | 20% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | -1° | 16/19 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/2° | -3° | 25/31 | 6% |
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Sgurr Dearg - Cairn 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 | 4°/-1° | -3° | 18/22 | 12% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 11/14 | 14% |
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| Fri 6Mainly clear | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 13/16 | 25% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -6° | 16/20 | 33% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/-1° | -4° | 37/47 | 47% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | -1° | 53/67 | 37% |
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| Tue 10Moderate rain showers | Poor | 6°/3° | -2° | 51/64 | 37% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr Dearg - Cairn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 978m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr Dearg - Cairn 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 07:27, sunset 16:50
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:25 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:19 to 16:56.
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About Sgurr Dearg - Cairn
Sgurr Dearg - Cairn is 978 m (3,209 ft) high with 12 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 192nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr Dearg - Inaccessible Pinnacle (0.0 km), Sgurr na Banachdich Central Top (0.8 km) and Sgurr na Banachdich (0.9 km).
How high is Sgurr Dearg - Cairn?
Sgurr Dearg - Cairn is 978 metres high with 12 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr Dearg - Cairn?
Sgurr Dearg - Cairn is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr Dearg - Cairn?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Sgurr Dearg - Cairn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Dearg - Cairn 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 Dearg - Cairn tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 52 mph gusting 65 mph, 88% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Sgurr Dearg - Cairn this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 45% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 19 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr Dearg - Cairn?
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.
