Routes up
Sidhean Dubh routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Loch a' BhraoinGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the surrounding area, it is a popular choice for those seeking a less technical ascent.
South Face AscentHiking · 6km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 55m · from Loch a' BhraoinHiking
This route approaches from the south and provides a gentle ascent with a mix of grassy slopes and rocky outcrops, ideal for a scenic hike.
East Ridge ClimbScrambling · 4km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Loch a' BhraoinGrade 2 Scramble
The East Ridge Climb is a more challenging scramble with some exposed sections, it requires careful navigation and a head for heights.
West ApproachHiking · 7km · 350 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Loch a' BhraoinHiking
The West Approach is a longer but less steep route, it offers a gradual ascent with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sidhean Dubh today?
Sidhean Dubh today (updated 23:59, 27 Oct): up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 32 mph, 99% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 5 mph.
Sidhean Dubh weather today
Slight rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 32 mph, 99% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sidhean Dubh weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 33 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sidhean Dubh weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 11 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 12 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sidhean Dubh summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 8°/5° | 0° | 24/32 | 99% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 9°/8° | 3° | 25/33 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 10°/7° | 1° | 28/37 | 10% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 9°/4° | 3° | 7/11 | 33% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 6°/0° | -2° | 8/12 | 8% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 8°/-1° | -4° | 4/5 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 7°/-1° | -3° | 10/13 | 0% |
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Sidhean Dubh 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 4Fog | Good | 6°/3° | 1° | 10/12 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -2° | 5/6 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -3° | 5/8 | 4% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 10/13 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 4°/0° | -3° | 13/17 | 18% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 5°/1° | -2° | 12/15 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sidhean Dubh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 548m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sidhean Dubh 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 07:19, sunset 16:43
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:47.
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About Sidhean Dubh
Sidhean Dubh is 548 m (1,798 ft) high with 29 m of prominence. It is in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath, Scotland. OS grid reference NH547068. It is the 42nd highest of the 71 summits Peakify lists in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath. The nearest summits are Carn a' Choire Ghlaise (1.6 km), Carn a' Choire Ghlaise East Top (1.9 km) and Meallan Odhar (1.9 km).
How high is Sidhean Dubh?
Sidhean Dubh is 548 metres high with 29 metres of prominence.
Where is Sidhean Dubh?
Sidhean Dubh is listed in Glen Albyn and the Monadh Liath, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sidhean Dubh?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sidhean Dubh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sidhean Dubh 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 Sidhean Dubh tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 33 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sidhean Dubh this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 11 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 12 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sidhean Dubh?
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.
