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Sgurr Thuilm routes: 1 way to the top
Glenfinnan via Corryhully and the south ridgeHiking · 10.4 km one way · 1,006 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Glenfinnan, near the visitor centreModerate
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr Thuilm each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 963m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr Thuilm 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 1 cm deep.
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 07:15 to 16:54.
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About Sgurr Thuilm
Sgurr Thuilm stands at the head of Glen Finnan, north of the village of Glenfinnan and the railway viaduct. At 963m (3,159 ft), with 614m of prominence, it is a big, rough hill on the edge of the wild country between Loch Arkaig and Loch Morar. Streap lies 1.8 km to the south-east, and Gulvain, the nearest higher hill, is 6.4 km east.
The standard approach follows the private track from Glenfinnan under the viaduct and up the glen to Corryhully bothy. From there you climb the long south ridge of Sgurr Thuilm. Many walkers continue west along the ridge to Sgurr nan Coireachan and descend back to the glen, a round known as the Glenfinnan horseshoe.
The ground above the track is rough and wet in places, with rocky knolls on the ridge. In mist the ridge needs careful navigation, as spurs lead off it in several directions.
Sgurr Thuilm is 963 m (3,159 ft) high with 614 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 228th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr Thuilm West Top (0.7 km), Streap (1.8 km) and Beinn Gharbh East Top (1.3 km).
Can you climb Sgurr Thuilm and Sgurr nan Coireachan together?
Yes. The ridge between them makes a classic round from Glenfinnan, starting and finishing at Corryhully in the glen.
Where do you start Sgurr Thuilm?
Start at Glenfinnan, by the Fort William to Mallaig road, and walk up the private track to the Glenfinnan Viaduct and on to Corryhully bothy.
Is Sgurr Thuilm a Munro?
Yes. It is a Munro and a Marilyn.
Is Sgurr Thuilm hard?
It is a long day on rough ground with no scrambling. The ridge is pathless in places, so you need map and compass skills in cloud.
How high is Sgurr Thuilm?
Sgurr Thuilm is 963 metres high with 614 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr Thuilm?
Sgurr Thuilm is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr Thuilm?
Peakify lists 1 route for Sgurr Thuilm, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Thuilm 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 Thuilm?
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.
