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Sron Garbh routes: 6 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InverarnanModerate
The standard route to Sron Garbh starts from Inverarnan, it follows a well-trodden path through Glen Falloch before ascending the grassy slopes to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 9km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Beinglas FarmModerate
The southwest approach begins at Beinglas Farm and takes a more scenic route through the valley before ascending the steeper slopes to the summit.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from InverarnanGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge of Sron Garbh, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Loch CluanieGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge of Sron Garbh offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Loch Cluanie, it is a popular choice for those looking to experience a classic Scottish ridge scramble.
South Face RouteScrambling · 4km · 550 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Cluanie InnGrade 2 Scramble
The South Face Route provides a more challenging scramble with some exposure, it is recommended for experienced scramblers seeking an adventurous ascent.
West ApproachHiking · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Cluanie InnHiking
The West Approach is a scenic hiking route that takes you through varied terrain, it is suitable for hikers looking for a less technical ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sron Garbh today?
Sron Garbh today (updated 09:12, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 49 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 22 mph.
Sron Garbh weather today
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 49 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sron Garbh weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 56 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sron Garbh weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 22 mph, 46% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 28 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sron Garbh summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 4°/1° | -6° | 39/49 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 5°/4° | -4° | 36/56 | 10% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 6°/4° | -5° | 40/60 | 34% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 17/22 | 46% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 23/28 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 4°/1° | -4° | 22/28 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -4° | 22/27 | 0% |
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Sron Garbh 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 16/19 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 1°/-5° | -8° | 10/13 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 0°/-4° | -7° | 12/15 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 0°/-4° | -7° | 13/16 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 2°/-4° | -7° | 28/36 | 24% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 5°/2° | -2° | 40/50 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 6°/1° | -3° | 50/63 | 39% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sron Garbh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1131m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sron Garbh 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 07:23, sunset 16:45
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:14 to 16:52.
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About Sron Garbh
Sron Garbh is 1,131 m (3,711 ft) high with 24 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 20th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Stob Coire Dhomhnuill (0.7 km), An Leth-chreag (1.1 km) and Mullach Cadha Rainich (1.8 km).
How high is Sron Garbh?
Sron Garbh is 1,131 metres high with 24 metres of prominence.
Where is Sron Garbh?
Sron Garbh is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sron Garbh?
Peakify lists 6 routes for Sron Garbh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sron Garbh 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 is the weather on Sron Garbh tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 56 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sron Garbh this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 22 mph, 46% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 28 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sron Garbh?
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.
