Sgurr Eilde Mor
Mountain Scottish Munro mountain offering remote hillwalking routes
A peak in Scotland’s Highlands, Sgurr Eilde Mor draws hillwalkers seeking ridgelines, loch views and seasonal heather. Expect steep ground, changeable weather and classic west‑Highlands terrain.
How to Get to Sgurr Eilde Mor #
Sgurr Eilde Mor is accessed from the Highland road network; common approaches are from nearby glens reached by single-track roads off the A82 corridor. Nearest significant towns for services are Fort William and Kinlochleven.
Tips for Visiting Sgurr Eilde Mor #
- Start the Sgurr Eilde Mor route early to avoid afternoon hill fog that settles on the high ground.
- The ascent from Loch Long via Beinn a' Chrulaiste is a long day walk; consider a shortstay in regional accommodation if approaching from Glasgow.
- Aside from the main route, watch for boggy ground on approach paths - good gaiters and waterproof boots are advisable.
Best Time to Visit Sgurr Eilde Mor #
Late spring to early autumn provides the most reliable conditions for hillwalking; winter ascents require mountaineering experience.
Weather & Climate near Sgurr Eilde Mor #
Sgurr Eilde Mor's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 14°C. Heavy rainfall (2871 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (359 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (236 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (279 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (263 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (309 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (320 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (331 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
