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Sgurr Dubh South Top routes: 6 ways to the top
Coire Ghrunnda RouteScrambling · 12km · from Glen BrittleGrade 2 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up to the Sgurr Dubh South Top via Coire Ghrunnda, offering stunning views of the Cuillin Ridge.
Loch Coruisk ApproachScrambling · 14km · from Loch CoruiskGrade 3 Scramble
Approach from Loch Coruisk involves a challenging scramble, requiring good navigation skills and experience.
Cuillin TraverseClimbing · 20km · from Glen BrittleMountaineering
Part of the full Cuillin Ridge Traverse, this route is for experienced climbers and involves technical climbing.
An Garbh-choire RouteScrambling · 10km · from An Garbh-choireGrade 2 Scramble
This route takes you through An Garbh-choire and involves a steep scramble to reach the summit.
Sgurr Dubh Mor TraverseScrambling · 14km · from SligachanGrade 3 Scramble
The traverse from Sgurr Dubh Mor to Sgurr Dubh South Top is a challenging scramble, requiring careful navigation and climbing skills, with exposure and breathtaking views.
Cuillin Ridge Full TraverseClimbing · 20km · from Glen BrittleMountaineering
The full traverse of the Cuillin Ridge includes Sgurr Dubh South Top, a demanding mountaineering route that requires technical skills and endurance.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr Dubh South Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 662m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr Dubh South Top each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:25, sunset 16:45
9h 21m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:18 to 16:51.
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About Sgurr Dubh South Top
Sgurr Dubh South Top is 662 m (2,172 ft) high with 35 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1223rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr Dubh (0.7 km), Sgorr nan Lochan Uaine (2.2 km) and Cuirn Liatha (1.6 km).
How high is Sgurr Dubh South Top?
Sgurr Dubh South Top is 662 metres high with 35 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr Dubh South Top?
Sgurr Dubh South Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr Dubh South Top?
Peakify lists 6 routes for Sgurr Dubh South Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Dubh South Top 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.
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