Routes up
The Saddle - Trig Point routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 14km · from Shiel BridgeModerate
This route follows the stalker's path up to the Bealach Coire Mhalagain before ascending to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Forcan RidgeScrambling · 12km · from Shiel BridgeGrade 2
The Forcan Ridge is a classic scramble, offering an exhilarating ridge walk with some exposure, it is often combined with a descent via the Bealach Coire Mhalagain.
South East RidgeScrambling · 13km · from Shiel BridgeGrade 1
The South East Ridge provides a less technical scramble compared to the Forcan Ridge, with beautiful views over Glen Shiel.
West Ridge AscentClimbing · 15km · from Shiel BridgeGrade 3
This challenging route involves a climb up the West Ridge, requiring technical climbing skills and offering a thrilling ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb The Saddle - Trig Point today?
The Saddle - Trig Point today (updated 10:56, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 51 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 17 mph.
The Saddle - Trig Point weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 51 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
The Saddle - Trig Point weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
The Saddle - Trig Point weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Saddle - Trig Point summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 5°/2° | -5° | 40/51 | 100% |
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| TomorrowFog | Poor | 6°/4° | -1° | 41/52 | 16% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/4° | -2° | 44/55 | 45% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 13/17 | 41% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 17/21 | 18% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-1° | -5° | 17/21 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 3°/-1° | -3° | 22/28 | 2% |
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The Saddle - Trig Point 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 | 3°/-4° | -6° | 17/21 | 5% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 1°/-6° | -9° | 10/14 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Marginal | 1°/-4° | -8° | 13/16 | 10% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 1°/-4° | -7° | 14/18 | 22% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/-3° | -7° | 33/41 | 30% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 6°/3° | -2° | 45/56 | 33% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Poor | 7°/2° | -2° | 51/64 | 45% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on The Saddle - Trig Point each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1011m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over The Saddle - Trig Point 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 - Trig Point
The Saddle - Trig Point is 1,011 m (3,318 ft) high with 15 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 122nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are The Saddle (0.1 km), The Saddle North Top (0.4 km) and The Saddle East Top (0.4 km).
How high is The Saddle - Trig Point?
The Saddle - Trig Point is 1,011 metres high with 15 metres of prominence.
Where is The Saddle - Trig Point?
The Saddle - Trig Point is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for The Saddle - Trig Point?
Peakify lists 4 routes for The Saddle - Trig Point, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (14km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb The Saddle - Trig Point 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 The Saddle - Trig Point tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on The Saddle - Trig Point this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for The Saddle - Trig Point?
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.
