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Sron na Faiceachan routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Kinloch HournModerate
This route starts from Kinloch Hourn and follows a well-defined path, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscapes.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 9km · 680 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Glen QuoichModerate
This route approaches from Glen Quoich, providing a quieter and less traveled path to the summit.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Kinloch HournGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more adventurous ascent with some easy scrambling sections, suitable for those with a head for heights.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from Loch HournGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a challenging climb with technical sections, recommended for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sron na Faiceachan today?
Sron na Faiceachan today (updated 04:59, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 31 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Sron na Faiceachan weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 24 mph gusting 31 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sron na Faiceachan weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 33 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sron na Faiceachan weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sron na Faiceachan summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/3° | -3° | 24/31 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 1° | 27/33 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 0° | 30/37 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/3° | 2° | 12/15 | 27% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 5°/-2° | -4° | 10/13 | 8% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 6°/-3° | -6° | 10/13 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/-3° | -5° | 11/14 | 2% |
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Sron na Faiceachan 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 | 5°/1° | -1° | 12/14 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Overcast | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 4/5 | 0% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 6/8 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 3°/-3° | -7° | 12/15 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 16/20 | 12% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -4° | 16/19 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 2°/-1° | -4° | 12/16 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sron na Faiceachan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 792m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sron na Faiceachan 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 07:17, sunset 16:42
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:48.
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About Sron na Faiceachan
Sron na Faiceachan is 792 m (2,600 ft) high with 51 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 286th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Meall Odhar Ailleag (2.0 km), Meall Odhar a' Chire (1.5 km) and Sron a' Chleirich (2.4 km).
How high is Sron na Faiceachan?
Sron na Faiceachan is 792 metres high with 51 metres of prominence.
Where is Sron na Faiceachan?
Sron na Faiceachan is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sron na Faiceachan?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sron na Faiceachan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sron na Faiceachan 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 na Faiceachan tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 33 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sron na Faiceachan this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sron na Faiceachan?
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.
