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Sgurr Fhuar-thuill routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from Glen StrathfarrarHiking · 14km · from Monar DamModerate
This route starts from the Monar Dam and follows a path up the glen before ascending the ridge to Sgurr Fhuar-thuill, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
West Ridge TraverseClimbing · 16km · from Monar DamHard
This route traverses the west ridge of Sgurr Fhuar-thuill, involving some technical climbing sections and requiring good navigation skills.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 12km · from Monar DamGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, providing a thrilling experience for those with a head for heights.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Fhuar-thuill today?
Sgurr Fhuar-thuill today (updated 08:39, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 23 mph.
Sgurr Fhuar-thuill weather today
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgurr Fhuar-thuill weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgurr Fhuar-thuill weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 23 mph, 43% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgurr Fhuar-thuill summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 4°/1° | -5° | 38/48 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 6°/4° | -2° | 37/46 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Poor | 8°/4° | -1° | 40/50 | 12% |
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| Sat 31Overcast | Good | 5°/0° | -4° | 19/23 | 43% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Marginal | 3°/0° | -4° | 25/31 | 10% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Marginal | 4°/1° | -3° | 25/32 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -3° | 23/29 | 0% |
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Sgurr Fhuar-thuill 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 4Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 17/22 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 12/15 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 13/16 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 3°/-4° | -7° | 26/33 | 22% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/2° | -1° | 38/47 | 24% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 6°/1° | -1° | 47/59 | 37% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr Fhuar-thuill each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1049m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr Fhuar-thuill 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 07:22, sunset 16:44
9h 21m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:51.
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About Sgurr Fhuar-thuill
Sgurr Fhuar-thuill is 1,049 m (3,442 ft) high with 148 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 82nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr na Fearstaig (0.8 km), Creag Ghorm a' Bhealaich (0.9 km) and Carn an Alltain Riabhaich (2.0 km).
How high is Sgurr Fhuar-thuill?
Sgurr Fhuar-thuill is 1,049 metres high with 148 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr Fhuar-thuill?
Sgurr Fhuar-thuill is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr Fhuar-thuill?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr Fhuar-thuill, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Glen Strathfarrar (14km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Fhuar-thuill 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 Fhuar-thuill tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sgurr Fhuar-thuill this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 23 mph, 43% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr Fhuar-thuill?
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.
