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The Saddle West Top routes: 4 ways to the top
Forcan Ridge10km · from Shiel BridgeScrambling Grade 2
A classic scrambling route that involves a thrilling ridge traverse with some exposed sections, it requires a good head for heights and scrambling skills
Standard Ascent via Coire Uaine12km · from Shiel BridgeHiking
This route ascends through Coire Uaine and offers a more straightforward hike compared to the Forcan Ridge, it is suitable for experienced hikers
South East Ridge11km · from Shiel BridgeScrambling Grade 1
This route provides an alternative scrambling ascent via the South East Ridge, it is less exposed than the Forcan Ridge but still requires scrambling skills
West Ridge13km · from Shiel BridgeScrambling Grade 3
The West Ridge offers a challenging scramble with significant exposure and technical sections, it is recommended for experienced scramblers only
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on The Saddle West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 976m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over The Saddle West 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. Lying snow up to 3 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:23, sunset 16:47
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 West Top
The Saddle West Top is 976 m (3,201 ft) high with 25 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 199th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are The Saddle - Trig Point (0.6 km), The Saddle (0.7 km) and Spidean Dhomhuill Bhric (0.7 km).
How high is The Saddle West Top?
The Saddle West Top is 976 metres high with 25 metres of prominence.
Where is The Saddle West Top?
The Saddle West Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for The Saddle West Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for The Saddle West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb The Saddle West 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 West 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.
