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Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan routes: 5 ways to the top
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 15km · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 1
This route involves a long approach from the Alltbeithe Youth Hostel, it includes a scramble along the west ridge with stunning views of the surrounding peaks
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 18km · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 2
The east ridge offers a more challenging scramble with some exposure, it is a longer route that requires good navigation skills
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 20km · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 1
This route follows the south ridge and is less technical but requires stamina due to its length, it provides a scenic ascent
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 17km · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 1
The north ridge is a straightforward scramble with moderate difficulty, it offers a direct approach to the summit
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 22km · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelHiking
This is the standard hiking route to the summit, it is long and requires good fitness but is technically easy
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan today?
Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan today (updated 18:11, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 20 mph.
Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan weather today
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 47% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 27 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 4°/1° | -6° | 38/48 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Poor | 5°/4° | -3° | 45/56 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Dense drizzle | Poor | 6°/4° | -3° | 46/58 | 33% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-1° | -5° | 16/20 | 47% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-1° | -5° | 22/27 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 3°/0° | -4° | 21/26 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Good | 2°/-2° | -4° | 22/28 | 0% |
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Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Light drizzle | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 15/19 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 0°/-5° | -8° | 10/12 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 0°/-4° | -7° | 12/15 | 13% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 0°/-4° | -7° | 14/18 | 24% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 2°/-4° | -7° | 31/39 | 44% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 5°/1° | -2° | 45/56 | 45% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 6°/1° | -3° | 52/65 | 37% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1150m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan 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 16:45
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan
Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan is 1,150 m (3,772 ft) high with 433 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. OS grid reference NH057228. It is the 12th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top (0.4 km), Stuc Bheag (0.9 km) and Beinn an t-Socaich (1.2 km).
How high is Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan?
Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan is 1,150 metres high with 433 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan?
Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan 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 nan Ceathramhnan tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 47% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 27 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan?
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.
