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Sgurr Eilde Mor routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from KinlochlevenHiking · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from KinlochlevenModerate
This route starts from Kinlochleven and follows a well-defined path, offering stunning views of the Mamores range, it involves a steady climb to the summit.
Approach via Coire an LochainHiking · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from KinlochlevenModerate
This route takes you through Coire an Lochain, providing a more direct ascent to the summit, it is less traveled and offers a quieter experience.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 11km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from KinlochlevenGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble route follows the east ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Eilde Mor today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr Eilde Mor each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1010m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr Eilde 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. Lying snow up to 2 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:46
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr Eilde Mor
Sgurr Eilde Mor is 1,010 m (3,314 ft) high with 271 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 124th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgor Eilde Beag (1.2 km), Binnein Beag (2.1 km) and Binnein Mor (1.9 km).
How high is Sgurr Eilde Mor?
Sgurr Eilde Mor is 1,010 metres high with 271 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr Eilde Mor?
Sgurr Eilde Mor is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr Eilde Mor?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr Eilde Mor, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Kinlochleven (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Eilde 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 weather information is shown for Sgurr Eilde 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.
