Routes up
Sron na Lairige routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Loch AchtriochtanModerate
This route starts from Loch Achtriochtan and follows a path up the ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks, it is a moderate hike suitable for experienced walkers.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from GlencoeGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a thrilling Grade 1 scramble with some exposure, it requires a good head for heights and scrambling experience.
South Ridge TraverseHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Clachaig InnDifficult
This challenging route traverses the South Ridge, providing a more demanding hike with steep sections and breathtaking views of Glencoe.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Allt Coire GabhailGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a Grade 3 climb with technical sections, suitable for experienced climbers with proper gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sron na Lairige today?
Sron na Lairige today (updated 12:11, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 17 mph.
Sron na Lairige weather today
Slight rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Sron na Lairige weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 42 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sron na Lairige weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sron na Lairige summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 4°/0° | -7° | 41/52 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 5°/3° | -3° | 30/42 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/3° | -4° | 35/47 | 3% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 16/20 | 29% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 2°/-3° | -7° | 17/21 | 14% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 4°/-3° | -7° | 17/21 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/-4° | -7° | 14/17 | 0% |
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Sron na Lairige 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 | 1°/-4° | -7° | 11/13 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 0°/-4° | -7° | 9/13 | 0% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 1°/-2° | -5° | 11/14 | 7% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 1°/-2° | -5° | 13/16 | 13% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 2°/-5° | -8° | 25/31 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/1° | -2° | 38/48 | 32% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 7°/1° | -2° | 55+/72+ | 31% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sron na Lairige each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1184m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sron na Lairige 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 07:16, sunset 16:40
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:47.
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About Sron na Lairige
Sron na Lairige is 1,184 m (3,885 ft) high with 50 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 13th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Braeriach (1.3 km), Fiacaill na Leth-choin (2.1 km) and Creag an Leth-choin (2.8 km).
How high is Sron na Lairige?
Sron na Lairige is 1,184 metres high with 50 metres of prominence.
Where is Sron na Lairige?
Sron na Lairige is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sron na Lairige?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sron na Lairige, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sron na Lairige 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 Lairige tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 30 mph gusting 42 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Sron na Lairige this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 2°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Sron na Lairige?
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.
