Routes up
Bawhelps routes: 5 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Loch EarnheadModerate
The standard hiking route up Bawhelps starts from Loch Earnhead and follows a well-trodden path, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills.
South Circular RouteHiking · 10km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from ComrieModerate
The South Circular Route is a longer hike that loops around the southern slopes of Bawhelps, providing a full day of exploration.
West ApproachHiking · 7km · 420 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Glen OgleModerate
The West Approach is a scenic route that takes you through Glen Ogle, offering a gradual ascent to the summit.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from ArdtalnaigGrade 1
This Grade 1 scramble takes you up the north ridge of Bawhelps, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from St. FillansGrade 3
The East Face Climb is a technical route requiring climbing gear, it offers a thrilling ascent for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Bawhelps today?
Bawhelps today (updated 23:03, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 37 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 15 mph.
Bawhelps weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 37 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Bawhelps weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 24% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Bawhelps weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Bawhelps summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 6°/2° | -3° | 23/37 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 2° | 25/31 | 24% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 1° | 32/40 | 6% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/4° | 2° | 13/16 | 27% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 6°/-2° | -5° | 13/17 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 6°/-3° | -6° | 12/15 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 7°/-2° | -5° | 12/15 | 0% |
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Bawhelps 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 13/16 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 3/6 | 0% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 8/10 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 15/19 | 10% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Good | 3°/-1° | -3° | 19/23 | 15% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 17/22 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Bawhelps each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 828m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Bawhelps 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 07:14, sunset 16:39
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:41. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:45.
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About Bawhelps
Bawhelps is 828 m (2,717 ft) high with 30 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 240th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Mid Hill (1.4 km), Bodnasparet (2.7 km) and Mayar (2.1 km).
How high is Bawhelps?
Bawhelps is 828 metres high with 30 metres of prominence.
Where is Bawhelps?
Bawhelps is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Bawhelps?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Bawhelps, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Bawhelps 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.
What is the weather on Bawhelps tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 24% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Bawhelps this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 27% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Bawhelps?
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.
