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Beinn a' Chapuill routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from StrathcarronModerate
This route starts from Strathcarron and follows the south ridge to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
West ApproachHiking · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from LochcarronModerate
This longer route approaches from the west and provides a gradual ascent with beautiful views of the lochs.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from AttadaleGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling required, suitable for experienced hikers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn a' Chapuill today?
Beinn a' Chapuill today (updated 15:15, 28 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 15 mph.
Beinn a' Chapuill weather today
Moderate rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Beinn a' Chapuill weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 60 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Beinn a' Chapuill weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 47% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Beinn a' Chapuill summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 7°/4° | -3° | 43/54 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 8°/7° | 0° | 48/60 | 10% |
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| Fri 30Slight rain | Poor | 9°/6° | 1° | 47/58 | 47% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/0° | -3° | 11/14 | 47% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 12/15 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Light drizzle | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 4°/1° | -1° | 20/24 | 2% |
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Beinn a' Chapuill 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 5°/-3° | -5° | 14/18 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 4°/-5° | -8° | 8/13 | 12% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -7° | 12/15 | 15% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -7° | 14/18 | 24% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 5°/-2° | -5° | 32/40 | 52% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 9°/6° | 1° | 38/47 | 47% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 8°/4° | 0° | 42/52 | 35% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn a' Chapuill each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 760m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn a' Chapuill 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 07:24, sunset 16:47
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:22 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:53.
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About Beinn a' Chapuill
Beinn a' Chapuill is 760 m (2,493 ft) high with 259 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 846th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn a' Chapuill West Top (0.8 km), Beinn Sgritheall NW Top (1.7 km) and Beinn Sgritheall (2.2 km).
How high is Beinn a' Chapuill?
Beinn a' Chapuill is 760 metres high with 259 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn a' Chapuill?
Beinn a' Chapuill is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn a' Chapuill?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Beinn a' Chapuill, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn a' Chapuill 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 Beinn a' Chapuill tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 60 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Beinn a' Chapuill this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 47% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Beinn a' Chapuill?
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.
