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A' Bhuidheanach routes: 6 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 25m · from Drumochter PassModerate
This route starts from the Drumochter Pass and follows a clear path to the summit, offering expansive views of the surrounding area.
Alternative Route via Coire ChuirnHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Drumochter PassModerate
This alternative route takes a more scenic path through Coire Chuirn, providing a quieter ascent to the summit.
North ApproachHiking · 12km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 35m · from Balsporran CottagesModerate
The north approach begins at Balsporran Cottages and takes a longer route around the northern slopes, offering a more gradual ascent with varied terrain.
West Ridge TraverseHiking · 15km · 800 m ascent · ~4h 20m · from Drumochter PassModerate
This traverse route covers the west ridge of A Bhuidheanach, starting and ending at different points along the Drumochter Pass, providing a full day out with stunning views.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 9km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Drumochter PassGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging scramble with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Drumochter PassGrade 1
This route involves a scramble up the east ridge of A Bhuidheanach, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on A' Bhuidheanach each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 966m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over A' Bhuidheanach each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:43
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:50.
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About A' Bhuidheanach
A' Bhuidheanach is 966 m (3,169 ft) high with 4 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 222nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Liath (1.0 km), Meall a' Chaorainn Mor (1.6 km) and Stob Coire Dubh (1.8 km).
How high is A' Bhuidheanach?
A' Bhuidheanach is 966 metres high with 4 metres of prominence.
Where is A' Bhuidheanach?
A' Bhuidheanach is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for A' Bhuidheanach?
Peakify lists 6 routes for A' Bhuidheanach, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb A' Bhuidheanach today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
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The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
