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Slugan Liath routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from InverlaelGrade 2
The East Ridge Route offers a challenging scramble with some exposure, it is best suited for experienced scramblers.
South Face AscentClimbing · 7km · from InverlaelGrade 3
This route involves technical climbing on the south face, climbers should be prepared for steep sections and potential loose rock.
North Ridge HikeHiking · 10km · from InverlaelHiking
The North Ridge Hike is a long but rewarding trek, it provides stunning views over the surrounding landscape.
West ApproachHiking · 12km · from InverlaelHiking
The West Approach is a less frequented path, it offers a quieter experience with a gradual ascent.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Slugan Liath each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 729m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Slugan Liath 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 16:41
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:47.
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About Slugan Liath
Slugan Liath is 729 m (2,392 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 955th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn na Saobhaidh (0.9 km), Carn Ghriogair North Top (1.7 km) and Beinn Acha' Bhraghad (1.5 km).
How high is Slugan Liath?
Slugan Liath is 729 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is Slugan Liath?
Slugan Liath is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Slugan Liath?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Slugan Liath, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Slugan Liath 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 Slugan Liath?
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.
