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Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Glen Affric, suitable for experienced scramblers.
North Face AscentScrambling · 7km · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelGrade 2 Scramble
This route tackles the imposing North Face, it requires careful route-finding and is recommended for experienced scramblers.
South Ridge WalkHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelHiking
A scenic hiking route that follows the South Ridge, offering panoramic views and a less technical ascent.
West ApproachHiking · 8km · from Alltbeithe Youth HostelHiking
The West Approach is a longer route that provides a gradual ascent with opportunities to explore the surrounding landscape.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 567m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha 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 07:17, sunset 16:42
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:47.
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About Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha
Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha is 567 m (1,860 ft) high with 32 m of prominence. It is in Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen Garry, Scotland. OS grid reference NN727821. It is the 10th highest of the 19 summits Peakify lists in Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen Garry. The nearest summits are Creag an Dubh-chadha (0.9 km), A' Chaoirnich (1.6 km) and Meall Odhar Mor (2.0 km).
How high is Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha?
Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha is 567 metres high with 32 metres of prominence.
Where is Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha?
Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha is listed in Loch Ericht to Glen Tromie & Glen Garry, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha 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 Sidhean Coire an Dubh-chadha?
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.
