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The Saddle East Top routes: 3 ways to the top
Forcan RidgeScrambling · 8km · from Shiel BridgeGrade 2
The Forcan Ridge is a classic scramble offering a thrilling ridge walk with stunning views, it involves some exposed sections and requires a good head for heights.
Coire Uaine RouteHiking · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Shiel BridgeHiking
This route ascends via Coire Uaine, it is less technical than the Forcan Ridge but still offers a challenging hike with rewarding views.
The Saddle via Glen ShielHiking · 12km · 950 m ascent · ~4h 0m · from Shiel BridgeHiking
This longer route approaches The Saddle from Glen Shiel, it is a scenic hike that provides a more gradual ascent.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on The Saddle East Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 959m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over The Saddle East Top 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 07:23, sunset 16:46
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:53.
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About The Saddle East Top
The Saddle East Top is 959 m (3,146 ft) high with 21 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 239th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr na Forcan (0.2 km), The Saddle (0.3 km) and The Saddle North Top (0.5 km).
How high is The Saddle East Top?
The Saddle East Top is 959 metres high with 21 metres of prominence.
Where is The Saddle East Top?
The Saddle East Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for The Saddle East Top?
Peakify lists 3 routes for The Saddle East Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb The Saddle East Top 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 The Saddle East Top?
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.
