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Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · from GlenfinnanModerate
This route starts from Glenfinnan and follows a well-trodden path, it offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks and lochs.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Loch ArkaigGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge provides an exciting scramble with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Corryhully BothyGrade 3 Climb
This challenging climb on the North Face requires technical skills and equipment, not for the inexperienced.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top today?
Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top today (updated 03:59, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 12 mph.
Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 6°/2° | -3° | 40/50 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/5° | 0° | 37/47 | 22% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/-1° | -3° | 42/52 | 72% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 11/14 | 33% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 2°/-1° | -4° | 10/12 | 16% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 23/28 | 18% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Marginal | 4°/2° | -2° | 27/33 | 8% |
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Sgurr nan Coireachan South 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 4Light drizzle | Good | 6°/4° | 1° | 19/24 | 8% |
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| Thu 5Light drizzle | Marginal | 4°/1° | -2° | 27/33 | 30% |
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| Fri 6Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/3° | -1° | 32/40 | 51% |
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| Sat 7Dense drizzle | Marginal | 3°/-1° | -4° | 31/38 | 51% |
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| Sun 8Slight rain showers | Poor | 3°/0° | -8° | 55+/75+ | 47% |
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| Mon 9A dusting of snow | Poor | 1°/-3° | -8° | 47/58 | 61% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 927m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr nan Coireachan South 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 16:47
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top
Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top is 927 m (3,041 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 318th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr nan Coireachan (0.3 km), Garbh Chioch Bheag East Top (0.9 km) and An Eag (1.0 km).
How high is Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top?
Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top is 927 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top?
Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Coireachan South 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 Coireachan South Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 47 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sgurr nan Coireachan South Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr nan Coireachan South 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.
