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Sgurr Mhurlagain routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · from StrathanModerate
This route starts from Strathan and follows a well-trodden path through Glen Dessarry, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
East Ridge AscentHiking · 11km · from StrathanModerate
This route ascends via the East Ridge, providing a less frequented path with panoramic views.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 13km · from StrathanModerate
The Southwest Approach takes a longer route through remote terrain, ideal for those seeking solitude.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from StrathanGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, best suited for experienced hikers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Mhurlagain today?
Sgurr Mhurlagain today (updated 21:10, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 49 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 12 mph.
Sgurr Mhurlagain weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 49 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgurr Mhurlagain weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 17% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr Mhurlagain weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr Mhurlagain summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/2° | -3° | 39/49 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | 1° | 41/51 | 17% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/1° | -1° | 43/54 | 65% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 5°/0° | -2° | 14/17 | 41% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 10/12 | 14% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 4°/-4° | -6° | 9/12 | 1% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 14/18 | 6% |
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Sgurr Mhurlagain 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 4°/1° | -1° | 14/18 | 6% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -2° | 7/9 | 5% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 7/9 | 17% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | -1°/-4° | -6° | 15/19 | 25% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 18/22 | 24% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -4° | 12/15 | 21% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr Mhurlagain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 880m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr Mhurlagain 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 16:46
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:53.
Nearby summits
Close to Sgurr Mhurlagain
About Sgurr Mhurlagain
Sgurr Mhurlagain is 880 m (2,887 ft) high with 515 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 475th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Fraoch Bheinn (2.7 km), Fraoch Bheinn North Top (2.6 km) and Gairich (5.3 km).
How high is Sgurr Mhurlagain?
Sgurr Mhurlagain is 880 metres high with 515 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr Mhurlagain?
Sgurr Mhurlagain is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr Mhurlagain?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr Mhurlagain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Mhurlagain 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 Mhurlagain tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 51 mph, 17% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Sgurr Mhurlagain this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr Mhurlagain?
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.
