Sgùrr Thuilm Mountain

Scottish mountain with rugged summit

A Scottish mountain visited by hillwalkers for steep ascents, ridge sections and summit views. Routes demand navigation skills; expect rough ground, short scrambles and variable weather typical of the Highlands.

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Sgùrr Thuilm at a Glance#

About Sgùrr Thuilm#

Sgùrr Thuilm is a mountain peak in Scotland located at latitude 56.93695, longitude -5.38890. It is a natural summit in the Scottish uplands and is identified by its Gaelic name on maps.

The summit area is upland terrain used for hillwalking and scrambling by outdoor visitors. Routes approach across rough ground and scree; from the top there are open, wide-ranging views of surrounding ridges and glens on clear days.

As a natural feature the peak was shaped by glacial and post-glacial processes during the Quaternary period. There is no single constructed history associated with the summit.

The peak sits within the Scottish Highlands region; the provided coordinates place it in western Scotland. The immediate landscape is upland and sparsely settled, with the nearest marked settlements and roads shown on local topographic maps.

How to Get to Sgùrr Thuilm#

Approaches are by rural roads with limited parking; expect long walking approaches from the nearest glens. Use local maps and mountain guides for route planning.

Tips for Visiting Sgùrr Thuilm#

  • Routes to the summit are remote and can be rough; plan for a full day or multi-day expedition depending on approach.
  • Check tide and river-crossing conditions for approaches where they are relevant.
  • Inform local authorities or use a mountain-register when starting remote ascents.

Best Time to Visit Sgùrr Thuilm#

A remote Scottish peak that appeals to experienced walkers and those seeking solitude.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Longest daylight and usually the best conditions for remote hillwalking.
Late spring/early autumn
May, Sep-Oct · 0-12°C (32-54°F)
Quieter times with variable weather.

Weather & Climate near Sgùrr Thuilm#

Climate

Sgùrr Thuilm'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 -1°C to 14°C. Heavy rainfall (3104 mm/year), wettest in January.

Air Quality: AQI 19 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -1° - 3° -7° 378 mm overcast 93% 12.8 m/s 0.0 low 7.4h
February Poor -1° - 3° -7° 250 mm overcast 92% 12.6 m/s 0.1 low 9.3h
March Poor -1° - 4° -6° 305 mm overcast 90% 11.6 m/s 0.3 low 11.7h
April Poor 0° - 7° -3° 167 mm overcast 87% 9.5 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.0h
May Poor 3° - 10° 2° 144 mm overcast 85% 8.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 16.2h
June Poor 6° - 12° 5° 151 mm overcast 86% 8.4 m/s 1.1 high 17.3h
July Poor 8° - 14° 11° 172 mm overcast 87% 7.9 m/s 1.0 high 16.8h
August Poor 8° - 13° 10° 203 mm overcast 89% 8.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 14.9h
September Poor 6° - 11° 4° 290 mm overcast 90% 9.3 m/s 0.5 low 12.6h
October Poor 3° - 7° 0° 333 mm overcast 91% 10.9 m/s 0.2 low 10.2h
November Poor 1° - 5° -4° 352 mm overcast 92% 11.9 m/s 0.0 low 8.0h
December Poor -1° - 3° -6° 359 mm overcast 93% 11.3 m/s 0.0 low 6.7h

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