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Sgurr na Fearstaig routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from StrathcarronModerate
This route starts from Strathcarron and follows a path through Glen Carron, ascending via the south ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from StrathcarronGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for those with a head for heights and some scrambling experience.
East Ridge ClimbClimbing · 6km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from StrathcarronGrade 2 Climb
The East Ridge provides a technical climb with several pitches, requiring climbing gear and experience, offering a rewarding ascent with panoramic views.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr na Fearstaig each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1015m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr na Fearstaig each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 3 of the next 7 days, about 11.3 cm in all, most on Sunday (9.7 cm). Lying snow up to 5 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, 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 na Fearstaig
Sgurr na Fearstaig is 1,015 m (3,329 ft) high with 28 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 118th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr Fhuar-thuill (0.8 km), Carn an Alltain Riabhaich (1.8 km) and Sgurr na Muice (1.9 km).
How high is Sgurr na Fearstaig?
Sgurr na Fearstaig is 1,015 metres high with 28 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr na Fearstaig?
Sgurr na Fearstaig is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr na Fearstaig?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr na Fearstaig, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr na Fearstaig 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 na Fearstaig?
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.
