Routes up
Sgurr nan Saighead routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Shiel BridgeModerate
This route ascends via the south ridge of Sgurr nan Saighead, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Shiel BridgeGrade 1 Scramble
The north ridge provides an exciting Grade 1 scramble, with some exposure and requiring careful navigation.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · 600 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from Shiel BridgeGrade 3 Climb
This challenging climbing route tackles the steep west face, suitable for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Saighead today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr nan Saighead each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 929m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr nan Saighead 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 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr nan Saighead
Sgurr nan Saighead is 929 m (3,048 ft) high with 108 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 310th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn Bhuidhe (0.6 km), Sgurr Fhuaran (1.2 km) and Sgurr na Carnach (1.9 km).
How high is Sgurr nan Saighead?
Sgurr nan Saighead is 929 metres high with 108 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr nan Saighead?
Sgurr nan Saighead is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr nan Saighead?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr nan Saighead, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Saighead 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 Saighead?
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.
