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Sron Coire na h-Iolaire routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from InveruglasModerate
This is the standard hiking route to Sron Coire na h-Iolaire, starting from Inveruglas and following a well-trodden path, suitable for most hikers with a good level of fitness, offering stunning views of the surrounding area, especially on clear days.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InveruglasGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, providing an exhilarating experience for those with a head for heights, best attempted in dry conditions.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from InveruglasGrade 3 Climb
This is a technical climbing route on the East Face, requiring climbing equipment and experience, offering a direct and steep ascent with impressive rock formations.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sron Coire na h-Iolaire each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 956m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sron Coire na h-Iolaire 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 07:18, sunset 16:44
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:50.
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About Sron Coire na h-Iolaire
Sron Coire na h-Iolaire is 956 m (3,136 ft) high with 71 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 246th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn Bheoil (1.3 km), Sron Bealach Beithe (1.4 km) and Ben Alder (2.2 km).
How high is Sron Coire na h-Iolaire?
Sron Coire na h-Iolaire is 956 metres high with 71 metres of prominence.
Where is Sron Coire na h-Iolaire?
Sron Coire na h-Iolaire is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sron Coire na h-Iolaire?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sron Coire na h-Iolaire, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sron Coire na h-Iolaire 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 na h-Iolaire?
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.
