Routes up
Sron na h-Iolaire routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InveruglasModerate
This route starts from Inveruglas and follows a well-defined path, offering stunning views of Loch Lomond and the surrounding peaks.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from InveruglasGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge provides a more adventurous ascent, involving some scrambling over rocky terrain, suitable for those with a head for heights.
Loch Sloy CircuitHiking · 12km · from InveruglasDifficult
This circuit takes you around Loch Sloy, combining both hiking and some easy scrambling, offering a full day out in the hills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sron na h-Iolaire today?
Sron na h-Iolaire today (updated 16:58, 28 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 38 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 12 mph.
Sron na h-Iolaire weather today
Moderate rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 38 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sron na h-Iolaire weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sron na h-Iolaire weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 9% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sron na h-Iolaire summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 7°/3° | -2° | 30/38 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 2° | 34/42 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 9°/6° | 1° | 39/49 | 0% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 8°/0° | -2° | 14/18 | 22% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 9/12 | 9% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 10/12 | 1% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 8°/0° | -2° | 10/13 | 2% |
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Sron na h-Iolaire 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 4Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 9/11 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -5° | 13/16 | 0% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/1° | -2° | 13/20 | 3% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 5°/2° | -1° | 13/17 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 13/17 | 18% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 8°/5° | 1° | 23/39 | 30% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Marginal | 9°/4° | 2° | 31/49 | 29% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sron na h-Iolaire each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 739m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sron 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 07:17, sunset 16:41
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:47.
Nearby summits
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About Sron na h-Iolaire
Sron na h-Iolaire is 739 m (2,426 ft) high with 53 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 351st highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn Dearg Mor (1.8 km), Glas-leathad Lorgaidh (2.5 km) and Meall an Uillt Chreagaich (2.6 km).
How high is Sron na h-Iolaire?
Sron na h-Iolaire is 739 metres high with 53 metres of prominence.
Where is Sron na h-Iolaire?
Sron na h-Iolaire is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sron na h-Iolaire?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Sron 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 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 is the weather on Sron na h-Iolaire tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sron na h-Iolaire this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 12 mph, 9% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sron 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.
