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Sithean Dubh routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from InverieModerate
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward hike with gentle inclines, providing stunning views of the surrounding Knoydart Peninsula.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 4.5km · 420 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from InverieModerate
The Southwest Approach is a scenic route that winds through lush valleys before ascending to the summit, ideal for those seeking a quieter path.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 3km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from InverieGrade 1 Scramble
The East Face Scramble is a more challenging route, requiring some hands-on rock scrambling and a good head for heights.
West Ridge ClimbScrambling · 2.5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from InverieGrade 2 Scramble
The West Ridge Climb involves more technical scrambling with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sithean Dubh today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sithean Dubh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 689m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sithean Dubh each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over 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 16:48.
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About Sithean Dubh
Sithean Dubh is 689 m (2,260 ft) high with 35 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1116th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall nan Ruadhag (2.2 km), Carn na Saobhaidhe (1.2 km) and Carn Easgann Bana East Top (2.3 km).
How high is Sithean Dubh?
Sithean Dubh is 689 metres high with 35 metres of prominence.
Where is Sithean Dubh?
Sithean Dubh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sithean Dubh?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sithean Dubh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sithean 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 weather information is shown for Sithean 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.
