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Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top routes: 4 ways to the top
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 12km · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 1
This route follows the west ridge of Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top, it involves some scrambling and offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks, suitable for experienced scramblers.
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 14km · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 2
The south ridge route is a more challenging scramble with steeper sections, it requires good route-finding skills and a head for heights.
North ApproachHiking · 16km · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelHiking
This hiking route approaches from the north and is less technical, it is a long day out but rewards with panoramic views.
East Ridge TraverseScrambling · 15km · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 3
The east ridge traverse is a challenging scramble with exposed sections, it is recommended for experienced scramblers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top today?
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top today (updated 13:16, 27 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 61% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 5°/2° | -4° | 31/47 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/5° | 0° | 35/44 | 8% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | -2° | 45/56 | 62% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Marginal | 5°/-2° | -5° | 13/16 | 61% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 10/13 | 29% |
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| Mon 2Mainly clear | Marginal | 4°/-5° | -8° | 15/19 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 19/24 | 2% |
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Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top 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 | 4°/1° | -1° | 18/22 | 6% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -2° | 15/18 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 12/15 | 22% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 3°/-2° | -5° | 26/33 | 25% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Marginal | 3°/-1° | -5° | 27/33 | 25% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 1°/-3° | -6° | 32/40 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 969m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top 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 16:52.
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About Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top is 969 m (3,179 ft) high with 17 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 216th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Stob Coire nan Dearcag (0.7 km), Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan (0.8 km) and Stob Coire na Cloiche (1.1 km).
How high is Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top?
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top is 969 metres high with 17 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top?
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top 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 Ceathreamhnan East Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 61% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan East Top?
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.
