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Sgurr na Forcan routes: 3 ways to the top
The Saddle and Sgurr na Forcan Circuit12km · from Shiel BridgeGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a circuit starting from Shiel Bridge, ascending via the Forcan Ridge, a classic Grade 1 scramble, and returning via the Bealach Coire Mhalagain.
Forcan Ridge Direct Ascent8km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Shiel BridgeGrade 2 Scramble
The Forcan Ridge offers a direct and exhilarating scramble to the summit of Sgurr na Forcan, requiring careful navigation and a head for heights.
The Saddle via Coire Mhalagain10km · from Shiel BridgeHiking
This hiking route ascends to The Saddle and Sgurr na Forcan via Coire Mhalagain, offering stunning views without the technical challenges of the Forcan Ridge.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr na Forcan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 965m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr na Forcan 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. Lying snow up to 3 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr na Forcan
Sgurr na Forcan is 965 m (3,165 ft) high with 29 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 226th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are The Saddle East Top (0.2 km), The Saddle (0.4 km) and The Saddle North Top (0.6 km).
How high is Sgurr na Forcan?
Sgurr na Forcan is 965 metres high with 29 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr na Forcan?
Sgurr na Forcan is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr na Forcan?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr na Forcan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr na Forcan 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 Forcan?
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.
