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Sgurr nan Gillean Third Pinnacle routes: 4 ways to the top
West Ridge RouteScrambling · __UNKNOWN__km · from Sligachan HotelGrade 3
The West Ridge Route is a classic scramble that involves exposed sections and requires a good head for heights, it offers stunning views of the Cuillin Ridge.
North Face DirectClimbing · __UNKNOWN__km · from Sligachan HotelClimbing
The North Face Direct is a challenging climbing route that requires technical skills and is recommended for experienced climbers only, it features steep rock faces and requires rope protection.
South-East RidgeScrambling · __UNKNOWN__km · from Sligachan HotelGrade 2
The South-East Ridge is a popular scrambling route that offers a mix of climbing and scrambling, it provides a thrilling ascent with breathtaking views.
Am Basteir TraverseScrambling · __UNKNOWN__km · from Sligachan HotelGrade 3
The Am Basteir Traverse involves a challenging scramble across exposed ridges and requires careful navigation, it is a rewarding route for experienced scramblers.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr nan Gillean Third Pinnacle each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 884m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr nan Gillean Third Pinnacle 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 07:27, sunset 16:49
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:25 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:20 to 16:56.
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About Sgurr nan Gillean Third Pinnacle
Sgurr nan Gillean Third Pinnacle is 884 m (2,902 ft) high with 26 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 463rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Knight's Peak (0.1 km), Sgurr nan Gillean (0.2 km) and Am Basteir (0.7 km).
How high is Sgurr nan Gillean Third Pinnacle?
Sgurr nan Gillean Third Pinnacle is 884 metres high with 26 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr nan Gillean Third Pinnacle?
Sgurr nan Gillean Third Pinnacle is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr nan Gillean Third Pinnacle?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr nan Gillean Third Pinnacle, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Gillean Third Pinnacle 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.
