Sgurr nan Clach Geala
Mountain Scottish mountain in the Northwest Highlands
Part of the Fannichs range, this Munro offers sharp summits and long moorland approaches. Walkers tackle stony ridgelines for distant views; wildlife includes mountain hares and grouse in summer.
Sgurr nan Clach Geala is a mountain in the Highlands of Scotland, part of the northern upland groups visited by hillwalkers. It is notable for its exposed ridges and steep flanks typical of the area’s geology.
Routes to the summit use ridges and cols connecting it to neighbouring peaks, and conditions can be demanding in poor weather. The surrounding landscape combines heath, bog and rocky ground and has long-standing uses in grazing and estate management.
The mountain lies within the remote highland terrain of northern Scotland and is accessed via minor roads and established walking paths.
How to Get to Sgurr nan Clach Geala #
Reach via rural roads to designated parking areas; approach routes are often on single-track roads and require good planning and local maps.
Tips for Visiting Sgurr nan Clach Geala #
- The route can be pathless in places; use map, compass and GPS and be prepared to route-find.
- Winter approaches require winter kit and avalanche awareness for some corries.
- Pair with nearby Munros for a long ridge day if conditions and fitness allow.
Best Time to Visit Sgurr nan Clach Geala #
A Munro in the northern Highlands offering ridge walking and panoramic views in clear weather.
Weather & Climate near Sgurr nan Clach Geala #
Sgurr nan Clach Geala's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from -3°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (2941 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (346 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (239 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (291 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (191 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (269 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (315 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (334 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (330 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
