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Sgurr na Moraich routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from MorvichModerate
This route starts from Morvich and follows a well-defined path through Glen Chòinneachain, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks, the path is steep in sections but manageable for most hikers.
Southwest RidgeHiking · 9km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from InverinateModerate
This route starts from Inverinate and follows a less trodden path up the southwest ridge, providing a quieter ascent with excellent views over Loch Duich.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from MorvichGrade 1
The North Ridge offers a more adventurous ascent with some scrambling sections, it is suitable for those with a head for heights and some scrambling experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr na Moraich today?
Sgurr na Moraich today (updated 13:15, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 56 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 11 mph.
Sgurr na Moraich weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 56 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr na Moraich weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgurr na Moraich weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 61% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr na Moraich summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 6°/2° | -2° | 44/56 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 38/48 | 8% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/2° | -1° | 44/55 | 62% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Marginal | 5°/-2° | -4° | 10/13 | 61% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 6°/-3° | -6° | 9/11 | 29% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 16/20 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 18/23 | 2% |
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Sgurr na Moraich 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 4Overcast | Good | 5°/1° | -1° | 17/21 | 6% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -2° | 14/17 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 4°/-2° | -6° | 13/16 | 22% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Marginal | 4°/-2° | -6° | 26/32 | 25% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Marginal | 4°/-1° | -5° | 26/32 | 25% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 2°/-2° | -6° | 31/39 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr na Moraich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 876m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr na Moraich 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 07:23, sunset 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr na Moraich
Sgurr na Moraich is 876 m (2,873 ft) high with 137 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 487th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn Bhuidhe (1.2 km), Sgurr nan Saighead (1.8 km) and Sgurr an t-Searraich (1.6 km).
How high is Sgurr na Moraich?
Sgurr na Moraich is 876 metres high with 137 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr na Moraich?
Sgurr na Moraich is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr na Moraich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr na Moraich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr na Moraich 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 na Moraich tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sgurr na Moraich this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 61% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr na Moraich?
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.
