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SCOTLAND - ISLANDS — SKYE CUILLIN · GABBRO

The Cioch (Skye) climbing conditions

Poor — wet, too windy or closed

Right now

Temp9°C
Wind14.8 km/h
Gusts22 km/h
Humidity97%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

3.1mm rain forecast

7-day forecast

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Today Friday 14 August
Poor
Temp11°C
Rain3.1mm
Wind21 km/h
Gusts22 km/h
Humidity84%
3.1mm rain forecast
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 9° 0mm 15 0 97%
07:00 10° 0.3mm 14 0 93.5%
08:00 10° 0.4mm 18 0 91.9%
09:00 11° 0.2mm 19 0 89.5%
10:00 11° 0.2mm 19 0 86.2%
11:00 11° 0.3mm 20 0 85.2%
12:00 10° 0.3mm 22 0 86.2%
13:00 11° 0.2mm 21 0 83.9%
14:00 11° 0.1mm 22 0 83.6%
15:00 11° 0.1mm 22 0 80.5%
16:00 11° 0.3mm 21 0 83.9%
17:00 10° 0.5mm 21 0 91%
18:00 10° 0.2mm 22 0 96.2%
19:00 10° 0mm 23 0 95.8%
20:00 9° 0mm 23 0 96.2%
21:00 9° 0mm 23 0 94.7%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Poor
Temp10°C
Rain1.9mm
Wind23 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity79%
1.9mm rain forecast
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 8° 0.2mm 26 0 91.1%
07:00 8° 0.2mm 26 0 91.8%
08:00 9° 0.2mm 25 0 90.7%
09:00 9° 0.3mm 26 0 86.9%
10:00 9° 0.3mm 25 0 83.6%
11:00 10° 0.2mm 23 0 79.7%
12:00 10° 0.2mm 23 0 77.6%
13:00 11° 0mm 23 0 75.8%
14:00 11° 0.1mm 21 0 74.6%
15:00 10° 0.1mm 23 0 77.8%
16:00 10° 0mm 21 0 81.6%
17:00 9° 0mm 21 0 81.3%
18:00 9° 0mm 19 0 80.5%
19:00 9° 0mm 19 0 83.4%
20:00 8° 0mm 18 0 87.8%
21:00 8° 0mm 16 0 89.8%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Poor
Temp10°C
Rain6.7mm
Wind11 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity87%
6.7mm rain forecastHumidity 87% — potential fog
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 8° 0mm 10 0 89.5%
07:00 9° 0mm 12 0 83.7%
08:00 9° 0mm 11 0 80.6%
09:00 10° 0mm 11 0 79.1%
10:00 10° 0.2mm 11 0 81.6%
11:00 10° 0.2mm 11 0 84.1%
12:00 10° 0.2mm 11 0 84.6%
13:00 10° 0.3mm 12 0 85.6%
14:00 10° 1.2mm 12 0 85%
15:00 10° 1.8mm 11 0 92.9%
16:00 10° 1.7mm 11 0 94.9%
17:00 10° 1mm 9 0 96.2%
18:00 10° 0.05mm 8 0 96%
Mon Monday 17 August
Poor
Temp11°C
Rain5.2mm
Wind11 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity99%
5.2mm rain forecastHumidity 99% — likely fog/cloud
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 8° 0.73mm 10 0 95.8%
12:00 11° 2.43mm 11 0 98.5%
18:00 10° 2.02mm 16 0 97.7%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp10°C
Rain1.2mm
Wind19 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity93%
1.2mm rain forecastHumidity 93% — potential fog
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 10° 0.3mm 13 0 99.8%
12:00 10° 0.17mm 19 0 93%
18:00 10° 0.27mm 18 0 79.7%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Poor
Temp11°C
Rain1.7mm
Wind19 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity88%
1.7mm rain forecastHumidity 88% — potential fog
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 8° 0.53mm 14 0 95%
12:00 11° 0.65mm 19 0 88.4%
18:00 11° 0.15mm 15 0 83.9%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp12°C
Rain0.6mm
Wind10 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity75%
0.6mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 8° 0.08mm 7 0 96.4%
12:00 12° 0.37mm 10 0 74.5%
18:00 11° 0mm 7 0 83.7%
Fri Friday 21 August
Good
Temp13°C
Rain0.2mm
Wind12 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity76%
Should be dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 9° 0.03mm 5 0 96.7%
12:00 13° 0.18mm 12 0 75.5%
18:00 10° 0mm 18 0 83.8%
Sat Saturday 22 August
Poor
Temp11°C
Rain0.6mm
Wind12 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity76%
0.6mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 7° 0.13mm 7 0 95.6%
12:00 11° 0.38mm 12 0 75.8%
18:00 9° 0.05mm 13 0 84.3%
Sun Sunday 23 August
Good
Temp10°C
Rain0mm
Wind8 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity69%
Should be dry
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 5° 0.03mm 4 0 95.8%
12:00 10° 0mm 8 0 69%
The Cioch (Skye) is an iconic, slabby triangular overhanging projection perched high on the Coire Lagan flank of Sgurr Alasdair in the Cuillin hills. The rock consists of rough, high-friction gabbro interspersed with basalt dykes, providing sharp holds, pristine jam cracks, and exceptional friction. Facing east at mountain altitude, the crag gets morning sunlight but remains exposed to cold mountain draughts, requiring a period of clear weather to dry fully. Route selection caters to traditional mountain climbers, offering famous multi-pitch routes ranging from atmospheric Moderate scrambles to E-grade testpieces like Integrity. The approach involves a strenuous, ninety-minute mountain trek up through Coire Lagan from the Glenbrittle campsite car park. Loose scree in the approach corrie and complex mountain navigation during sudden weather changes are critical considerations.

About The Cioch (Skye)

The Cioch (Skye) is an iconic, slabby triangular overhanging projection perched high on the Coire Lagan flank of Sgurr Alasdair in the Cuillin hills. The rock consists of rough, high-friction gabbro interspersed with basalt dykes, providing sharp holds, pristine jam cracks, and exceptional friction. Facing east at mountain altitude, the crag gets morning sunlight but remains exposed to cold mountain draughts, requiring a period of clear weather to dry fully. Route selection caters to traditional mountain climbers, offering famous multi-pitch routes ranging from atmospheric Moderate scrambles to E-grade testpieces like Integrity. The approach involves a strenuous, ninety-minute mountain trek up through Coire Lagan from the Glenbrittle campsite car park. Loose scree in the approach corrie and complex mountain navigation during sudden weather changes are critical considerations.

Region
Scotland - Islands — Skye Cuillin
Rock type
gabbro
Aspect
east-facing
Altitude
550m
Exposure
high
Seepage
medium

Other crags in this region

Blaven (Blabheinn)Glen Brittle Boulders