Routes up
Sgurr Dubh Mor routes: 4 ways to the top
Coire Ghrunnda RouteScrambling · 12km · from Glen BrittleGrade 2 Scramble
This route involves a challenging scramble from Coire Ghrunnda, it requires good navigation skills and experience in scrambling.
An Caisteal RouteScrambling · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Glen BrittleGrade 3 Scramble
This is a more technical scramble via An Caisteal, it is suitable for experienced scramblers only.
Loch Coruisk CircuitHiking · 15km · from Loch CoruiskHiking
This is a long and scenic hiking route starting from Loch Coruisk, it offers stunning views of the Cuillin Ridge.
South Ridge DirectClimbing · 8km · from Glen BrittleClimbing
This is a direct climbing route up the south ridge, it is a technical climb requiring climbing gear and experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Dubh Mor today?
Sgurr Dubh Mor today (updated 12:13, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 18 mph.
Sgurr Dubh Mor weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr Dubh Mor weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 88% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr Dubh Mor 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 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 18 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr Dubh Mor 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°/3° | -5° | 43/53 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 6°/5° | -2° | 45/56 | 88% |
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| Fri 30Moderate rain | Poor | 6°/4° | -2° | 50/63 | 76% |
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| Sat 31Overcast | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 13/16 | 45% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 15/18 | 20% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 5°/2° | -1° | 15/19 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/1° | -3° | 25/31 | 6% |
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Sgurr Dubh Mor 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° | 18/23 | 12% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -8° | 11/14 | 14% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 13/16 | 25% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/-3° | -7° | 16/20 | 33% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/-2° | -4° | 37/47 | 47% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Poor | 8°/5° | 0° | 53/66 | 37% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 6°/2° | -2° | 51/63 | 37% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr Dubh Mor each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 944m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr Dubh Mor 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 16:49
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 Dubh Mor
Sgurr Dubh Mor is 944 m (3,097 ft) high with 89 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 278th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr Dubh an Da Bheinn (0.3 km), Caisteal a' Garbh-Choire (0.5 km) and Sgurr nan Eag (1.0 km).
How high is Sgurr Dubh Mor?
Sgurr Dubh Mor is 944 metres high with 89 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr Dubh Mor?
Sgurr Dubh Mor is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr Dubh Mor?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr Dubh Mor, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Dubh Mor 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 Dubh Mor tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 88% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Sgurr Dubh Mor 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 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 15 mph gusting 18 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr Dubh Mor?
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.
