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Sgurr na Ruaidhe routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from Glen StrathfarrarHiking · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from Glen StrathfarrarModerate
The standard route begins at the locked gate in Glen Strathfarrar, follows the track along the glen before ascending the broad ridge to the summit, offers straightforward navigation and stunning views of the surrounding peaks
Northwest Ridge AscentHiking · 11km · 880 m ascent · ~3h 40m · from Glen StrathfarrarModerate
The northwest ridge offers a quieter ascent, starting from the same point in Glen Strathfarrar, it provides a scenic route with less foot traffic and excellent views
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Glen StrathfarrarGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the east ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers looking for a more adventurous route
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr na Ruaidhe each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 993m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr na Ruaidhe 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 3.9 cm in all, most on Sunday (2.5 cm). Lying snow up to 2 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:22, sunset 16:43
9h 21m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:50.
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About Sgurr na Ruaidhe
Sgurr na Ruaidhe is 993 m (3,258 ft) high with 226 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 162nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Garbh-charn (1.6 km), Garbh-charn South Top (2.7 km) and Aonach na Reise (1.5 km).
How high is Sgurr na Ruaidhe?
Sgurr na Ruaidhe is 993 metres high with 226 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr na Ruaidhe?
Sgurr na Ruaidhe is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr na Ruaidhe?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr na Ruaidhe, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Glen Strathfarrar (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr na Ruaidhe 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 Ruaidhe?
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.
