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Stac a' Chuirn routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Achallader FarmModerate
The standard route to Stac a Chuirn starts from Achallader Farm, it follows a well-trodden path through the glen before ascending steeply to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Achallader FarmGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge of Stac a Chuirn, it is a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from Achallader FarmGrade 3 Climb
The south face of Stac a Chuirn offers a technical climbing route, requiring climbing gear and experience, it is a direct and steep ascent to the summit.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stac a' Chuirn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 852m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stac a' Chuirn each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:47
9h 28m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:53.
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About Stac a' Chuirn
Stac a' Chuirn is 852 m (2,797 ft) high with 35 m of prominence. It is in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is the 33rd highest of the 108 summits Peakify lists in Argyll and Bute. The nearest summits are Stac a' Chuirn East Top (0.4 km), Beinn an t-Sithein (1.7 km) and Beinn Bhuidhe (1.5 km).
How high is Stac a' Chuirn?
Stac a' Chuirn is 852 metres high with 35 metres of prominence.
Where is Stac a' Chuirn?
Stac a' Chuirn is listed in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Are there routes for Stac a' Chuirn?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Stac a' Chuirn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Stac a' Chuirn 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.
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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.
