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Sron Coire a' Chriochairein routes: 3 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Loch CluanieGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a straightforward scramble with some exposure, it is a popular choice for those looking to combine scrambling with a hike.
South Ridge RouteHiking · 6km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Cluanie InnHiking
This route follows the south ridge, providing a scenic hike with moderate elevation gain and stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
North Face DirectScrambling · 4km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Cluanie InnGrade 3 Scramble
The North Face Direct is a challenging scramble, requiring good route-finding skills and experience in scrambling.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sron Coire a' Chriochairein each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 992m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sron Coire a' Chriochairein 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. Lying snow up to 8 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:44
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:50.
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About Sron Coire a' Chriochairein
Sron Coire a' Chriochairein is 992 m (3,254 ft) high with 25 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 166th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beannain Beaga (1.7 km), Stob Poite Coire Ardair East Top (1.3 km) and Meall an t-Snaim (1.2 km).
How high is Sron Coire a' Chriochairein?
Sron Coire a' Chriochairein is 992 metres high with 25 metres of prominence.
Where is Sron Coire a' Chriochairein?
Sron Coire a' Chriochairein is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sron Coire a' Chriochairein?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sron Coire a' Chriochairein, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Sron Coire a' Chriochairein 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 Coire a' Chriochairein?
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.
