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Beinn a' Chaolais routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 6km · from AchinteeModerate
This route follows the south ridge of Beinn a Chaolais, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
West Flank AscentHiking · 7km · from InverieModerate
This route ascends the west flank of the mountain, providing a less frequented path with beautiful scenery.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 5km · from AchinteeGrade 1
The East Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · from InverieGrade 3
The North Face offers a technical climb, recommended for experienced climbers with appropriate gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn a' Chaolais today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn a' Chaolais each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 735m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn a' Chaolais 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 07:22, sunset 16:53
9h 31m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:57. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:58.
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About Beinn a' Chaolais
Beinn a' Chaolais is 735 m (2,412 ft) high with 361 m of prominence. It is in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is the 56th highest of the 108 summits Peakify lists in Argyll and Bute. The nearest summits are Beinn Mhearsamail (1.0 km), Beinn an Oir (1.8 km) and Beinn Shiantaidh (2.8 km).
How high is Beinn a' Chaolais?
Beinn a' Chaolais is 735 metres high with 361 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn a' Chaolais?
Beinn a' Chaolais is listed in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn a' Chaolais?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Beinn a' Chaolais, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (6km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn a' Chaolais 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 weather information is shown for Beinn a' Chaolais?
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.
