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Sgurr nan Spainteach routes: 3 ways to the top
Coire Lagan RouteScrambling · 8km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Glen BrittleGrade 1 scramble
This route starts from Glen Brittle and ascends through Coire Lagan, offering stunning views of the Cuillin Ridge, suitable for experienced scramblers.
An Dorus RouteScrambling · 10km · 950 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from Glen BrittleGrade 2 scramble
The An Dorus Route involves a challenging scramble through a narrow gully, requiring good route-finding skills and a head for heights.
Coire a' Ghreadaidh RouteScrambling · 12km · from Glen BrittleGrade 3 scramble
This is a demanding scramble that takes you through Coire a' Ghreadaidh, with steep sections and exposed ridges.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Spainteach today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr nan Spainteach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 990m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr nan Spainteach 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. Lying snow up to 3 cm deep.
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 07:15 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr nan Spainteach
Sgurr nan Spainteach is 990 m (3,248 ft) high with 65 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 169th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe (0.7 km), Beinn Odhar (0.8 km) and Sgurr Fhuaran East Top (1.5 km).
How high is Sgurr nan Spainteach?
Sgurr nan Spainteach is 990 metres high with 65 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr nan Spainteach?
Sgurr nan Spainteach is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr nan Spainteach?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sgurr nan Spainteach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr nan Spainteach 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 Spainteach?
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.
