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Sgurr Mhic Bharraich routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Shiel BridgeModerate
This route starts from Shiel Bridge and follows a path through Glen Shiel, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains, the path is well-defined and suitable for experienced hikers.
Southwest Ridge RouteHiking · 9km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Shiel BridgeModerate
This route ascends via the southwest ridge, offering a less frequented path with panoramic views of the Five Sisters of Kintail.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 680 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Shiel BridgeGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, providing a more adventurous ascent for those comfortable with basic scrambling techniques.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr Mhic Bharraich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 779m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr Mhic Bharraich 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 07:24, sunset 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:22 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:52.
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About Sgurr Mhic Bharraich
Sgurr Mhic Bharraich is 779 m (2,556 ft) high with 317 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 775th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr a' Gharg Gharaidh North Top (1.7 km), Sgurr a' Gharg Gharaidh Far North Top (1.5 km) and Sgurr a' Gharg Gharaidh (1.9 km).
How high is Sgurr Mhic Bharraich?
Sgurr Mhic Bharraich is 779 metres high with 317 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr Mhic Bharraich?
Sgurr Mhic Bharraich is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr Mhic Bharraich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr Mhic Bharraich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Mhic Bharraich 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 Mhic Bharraich?
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.
