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Sgurr na h-Ulaidh routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Route from Glen CoeHiking · 8km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Glen CoeModerate
This route starts from Glen Coe and follows a path through the forest before ascending steeply to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Route via Bealach EasanHiking · 10km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from Glen EtiveModerate
This route approaches the mountain from Glen Etive, ascending via Bealach Easan and providing a more remote experience.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 9km · 920 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from Glen CoeGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble follows the south ridge of Sgurr na h-Ulaidh, offering a more adventurous ascent with some exposure.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 7km · from Glen CoeGrade 3 Climb
The north face offers a challenging climb with steep sections and requires technical climbing skills, suitable for experienced climbers.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr na h-Ulaidh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 994m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr na h-Ulaidh 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 07:20, sunset 16:47
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:54.
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About Sgurr na h-Ulaidh
Sgurr na h-Ulaidh is 994 m (3,261 ft) high with 415 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. OS grid reference NN111517. It is the 161st highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Stob an Fhuarain (0.9 km), Beinn Fhionnlaidh East Top (2.0 km) and Aonach Dubh a' Ghlinne (1.8 km).
How high is Sgurr na h-Ulaidh?
Sgurr na h-Ulaidh is 994 metres high with 415 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr na h-Ulaidh?
Sgurr na h-Ulaidh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr na h-Ulaidh?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr na h-Ulaidh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Glen Coe (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr na h-Ulaidh 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 h-Ulaidh?
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.
