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.
Sgurr Eilde Mor at a Glance#
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.
