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Sgurr Thuilm West Top routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from GlenfinnanModerate
The standard route to Sgurr Thuilm West Top starts from Glenfinnan, following the Glen Finnan River before ascending the ridge to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
South Ridge AscentHiking · 11km · from Loch ArkaigModerate
The South Ridge Ascent begins from Loch Arkaig, following a path through the forest before climbing the ridge to the summit, known for its panoramic views.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Glen Pean BothyGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from GlenfinnanGrade 3 Climb
This is a technical climbing route up the east face, suitable for experienced climbers with appropriate equipment, offering a direct and steep ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Thuilm West Top today?
Sgurr Thuilm West Top today (updated 17:56, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 7 mph.
Sgurr Thuilm West Top weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr Thuilm West Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sgurr Thuilm West Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 10 mph, 45% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 7 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sgurr Thuilm West Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 6°/3° | -3° | 43/53 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | 1° | 40/50 | 14% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/1° | -1° | 43/54 | 58% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 8/10 | 45% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -6° | 6/7 | 18% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Marginal | 2°/-5° | -8° | 17/21 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 20/24 | 4% |
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Sgurr Thuilm West Top 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 5°/2° | 0° | 17/21 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -3° | 15/19 | 12% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-1° | -4° | 13/16 | 22% |
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| Sat 7Mainly clear | Marginal | 4°/-2° | -5° | 30/38 | 27% |
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| Sun 8Partly cloudy | Marginal | 4°/-1° | -4° | 31/38 | 27% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 2°/-3° | -7° | 31/39 | 28% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sgurr Thuilm West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 858m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sgurr Thuilm West Top 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 08:20 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About Sgurr Thuilm West Top
Sgurr Thuilm West Top is 858 m (2,815 ft) high with 25 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 538th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr Thuilm (0.7 km), Beinn Gharbh East Top (0.6 km) and Beinn Gharbh (1.1 km).
How high is Sgurr Thuilm West Top?
Sgurr Thuilm West Top is 858 metres high with 25 metres of prominence.
Where is Sgurr Thuilm West Top?
Sgurr Thuilm West Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sgurr Thuilm West Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sgurr Thuilm West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sgurr Thuilm West Top 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 is the weather on Sgurr Thuilm West Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Sgurr Thuilm West Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 10 mph, 45% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 7 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sgurr Thuilm West Top?
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.
