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Sron nan Tarmachan routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Lochan na LairigeModerate
This is the standard hiking route up Sron nan Tarmachan, starting from the Lochan na Lairige, it offers stunning views of the surrounding Tarmachan Ridge.
South Ridge AscentHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Lawers VillageModerate
This route ascends via the south ridge, offering a quieter alternative with excellent views of Loch Tay.
Tarmachan Ridge TraverseScrambling · 14km · from Lochan na LairigeHard
The Tarmachan Ridge Traverse includes a scramble over several peaks, providing a more challenging route with exposure and rugged terrain.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Lochan na LairigeHard
The East Ridge Scramble is a Grade 1 scramble, providing an adventurous ascent with some exposure and rocky sections.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Sron nan Tarmachan today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Sron nan Tarmachan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 842m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Sron nan Tarmachan 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 07:19, sunset 16:43
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:50.
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About Sron nan Tarmachan
Sron nan Tarmachan is 842 m (2,762 ft) high with 37 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 588th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall Buidhe (0.7 km), Creag a' Mhaigh (1.1 km) and Creag a' Chuir (1.7 km).
How high is Sron nan Tarmachan?
Sron nan Tarmachan is 842 metres high with 37 metres of prominence.
Where is Sron nan Tarmachan?
Sron nan Tarmachan is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Sron nan Tarmachan?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Sron nan Tarmachan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Sron nan Tarmachan 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 nan Tarmachan?
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.
