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Sgurr Fhuaran East Top routes: 5 ways to the top
Standard Route via Glen ShielHiking · 12km · from Glen ShielModerate
This route takes you through the scenic Glen Shiel, offering stunning views of the Five Sisters of Kintail, and involves a steep ascent to the summit.
Route from Bealach an LapainHiking · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Bealach an LapainModerate
This route starts from the bealach and involves a steep climb to the summit, providing panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
Five Sisters Ridge TraverseScrambling · 15km · from MorvichDifficult
This is a classic ridge traverse that includes scrambling sections, offering breathtaking views and a challenging experience.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from Shiel BridgeGrade 2
This scrambling route follows the north ridge, offering a more technical ascent with some exposure.
South Ridge AscentScrambling · 9km · from InverinateGrade 1
This route ascends via the south ridge, providing a straightforward scramble with excellent views.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr Fhuaran East Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 909m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr Fhuaran East Top 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 07:23, sunset 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr Fhuaran East Top
Sgurr Fhuaran East Top is 909 m (2,982 ft) high with 26 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 382nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr nan Spainteach (1.5 km), Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe (1.6 km) and Sgurr Fhuaran (1.0 km).
How high is Sgurr Fhuaran East Top?
Sgurr Fhuaran East Top is 909 metres high with 26 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr Fhuaran East Top?
Sgurr Fhuaran East Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr Fhuaran East Top?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Sgurr Fhuaran East Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route via Glen Shiel (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Fhuaran East 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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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.
