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Sgurr nan Coireachan routes: 6 ways to the top
East Ridge AscentHiking · 10km · from Glen PeanModerate
This route ascends via the east ridge, offering a less frequented path with beautiful ridge walking and panoramic views.
West Ridge AscentHiking · 10km · from Glen PeanModerate
The West Ridge offers a less frequented ascent of Sgurr nan Coireachan, with a mix of grassy slopes and rocky sections, providing a quieter alternative.
Glenfinnan Munros CircuitHiking · 18km · from GlenfinnanHard
This route takes in both Sgurr nan Coireachan and Sgurr Thuilm, starting from Glenfinnan and following a circular path, offering stunning views of Loch Shiel.
Corryhully HorseshoeHiking · 15km · from Corryhully BothyHard
The Corryhully Horseshoe is a challenging hike that includes Sgurr nan Coireachan and Sgurr Thuilm, starting and ending at Corryhully Bothy.
West Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 12km · from GlenfinnanGrade 1
This scramble follows the west ridge of Sgurr nan Coireachan, providing an exhilarating route with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Loch ArkaigGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge of Sgurr nan Coireachan provides an exciting scramble, with some exposure and a need for careful route finding, suitable for experienced scramblers.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr nan Coireachan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 954m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr nan Coireachan 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 16:47
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:54.
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About Sgurr nan Coireachan
Sgurr nan Coireachan is 954 m (3,129 ft) high with 222 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 254th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top (0.3 km), Garbh Chioch Bheag East Top (0.8 km) and An Eag (1.0 km).
How high is Sgurr nan Coireachan?
Sgurr nan Coireachan is 954 metres high with 222 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr nan Coireachan?
Sgurr nan Coireachan is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr nan Coireachan?
Peakify lists 6 routes for Sgurr nan Coireachan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is East Ridge Ascent (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Coireachan 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.
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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.
