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Sron a' Chaoineidh routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InverieModerate
The standard route to Sron a' Chaoineidh starts from Inverie, the path leads through scenic glens and offers stunning views of the surrounding Knoydart peninsula, the terrain is rugged and requires good navigation skills.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from InverieModerate
The southwest approach to Sron a' Chaoineidh is a longer route that offers a gradual ascent, it is less frequented and provides a sense of remoteness.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from InverieGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge of Sron a' Chaoineidh, it is a Grade 1 scramble with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sron a' Chaoineidh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 870m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sron a' Chaoineidh 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 07:16, sunset 16:43
9h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:49.
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About Sron a' Chaoineidh
Sron a' Chaoineidh is 870 m (2,855 ft) high with 88 m of prominence. It is in Loch Tay to Perth, Scotland. OS grid reference NN770368. It is the 2nd highest of the 54 summits Peakify lists in Loch Tay to Perth. The nearest summits are Creagan na Beinne East Top (1.6 km), Creag an Sgliata (3.0 km) and Meall nan Eanchainn (1.7 km).
How high is Sron a' Chaoineidh?
Sron a' Chaoineidh is 870 metres high with 88 metres of prominence.
Where is Sron a' Chaoineidh?
Sron a' Chaoineidh is listed in Loch Tay to Perth, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sron a' Chaoineidh?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sron a' Chaoineidh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sron a' Chaoineidh 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 Sron a' Chaoineidh?
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.
