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Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top routes: 4 ways to the top
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 12km · 1,100 m ascent · ~4h 15m · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 1
This route follows the west ridge of Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top, offering a challenging scramble with stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 14km · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 2
The South Ridge Route provides a more technical scramble with some exposed sections, suitable for experienced scramblers.
North-East Ridge RouteScrambling · 15km · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 3
This is the most challenging route up Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top, involving complex navigation and technical scrambling.
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 10km · 1,000 m ascent · ~3h 40m · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelHiking
A straightforward hiking route that approaches the summit from the south, suitable for experienced hikers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top today?
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top today (updated 15:12, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 20 mph.
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top weather today
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 55 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top 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 -4°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 27 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West 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 | 4°/1° | -6° | 37/47 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 5°/4° | -3° | 44/55 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Dense drizzle | Poor | 6°/4° | -4° | 47/59 | 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° | -4° | 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° | 22/27 | 0% |
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Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top 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° | 16/19 | 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° | 14/17 | 24% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 2°/-4° | -7° | 31/39 | 44% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 5°/2° | -2° | 44/55 | 45% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 6°/1° | -3° | 51/64 | 37% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1142m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West 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 16:53.
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About Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top is 1,142 m (3,748 ft) high with 33 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 16th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan (0.4 km), Stuc Bheag (0.9 km) and Beinn an t-Socaich (1.1 km).
How high is Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top?
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top is 1,142 metres high with 33 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top?
Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West 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 West Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 55 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top 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 -4°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 27 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West 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.
