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Sgurr nan Eugallt routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Kinloch HournModerate
This route starts from Kinloch Hourn and follows a path along the River Carnach before ascending the ridge to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
West Ridge AscentHiking · 11km · from Loch Quoich DamModerate
This route begins at Loch Quoich Dam and follows the west ridge to the summit, it is less frequented and offers a quieter experience.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Kinloch HournGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, providing an exhilarating experience for those with a head for heights.
North-East RidgeScrambling · 13km · from Kinloch HournGrade 2 Scramble
The North-East Ridge provides a more technical scramble with some exposed sections, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr nan Eugallt each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 898m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr nan Eugallt 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 08:21 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr nan Eugallt
Sgurr nan Eugallt is 898 m (2,945 ft) high with 612 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 421st highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr Sgiath Airigh (0.3 km), Sgurr nan Eugallt East Top (0.5 km) and Sgurr Dubh (1.5 km).
How high is Sgurr nan Eugallt?
Sgurr nan Eugallt is 898 metres high with 612 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr nan Eugallt?
Sgurr nan Eugallt is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr nan Eugallt?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr nan Eugallt, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Eugallt 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 weather information is shown for Sgurr nan Eugallt?
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.
