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Beinn a' Chleibh routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Route via Ben LuiHiking · 10km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from Glen Lochy Car ParkModerate
This route starts from Glen Lochy and ascends Beinn a' Chleibh via Ben Lui, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
Direct Ascent from Glen LochyHiking · 8km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Glen Lochy Car ParkModerate
This direct route ascends Beinn a' Chleibh from Glen Lochy, bypassing Ben Lui for a shorter hike.
Ascent via CononishHiking · 12km · from Cononish FarmModerate
This route approaches Beinn a' Chleibh from the Cononish side, providing a less frequented path with beautiful scenery.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 9km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from Glen Lochy Car ParkGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route takes the south ridge of Beinn a' Chleibh, offering a more challenging ascent with some exposure.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn a' Chleibh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 916m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn a' Chleibh 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 16:47
9h 28m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:53.
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About Beinn a' Chleibh
Beinn a' Chleibh is 916 m (3,006 ft) high with 140 m of prominence. It is in Inveraray to Crianlarich, Scotland. OS grid reference NN250256. It is the highest of the 13 summits Peakify lists in Inveraray to Crianlarich. The nearest summits are Ben Lui NW Top (1.7 km), Ben Lui (1.7 km) and Meall nan Tighearn (2.5 km).
How high is Beinn a' Chleibh?
Beinn a' Chleibh is 916 metres high with 140 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn a' Chleibh?
Beinn a' Chleibh is listed in Inveraray to Crianlarich, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn a' Chleibh?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Beinn a' Chleibh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route via Ben Lui (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn a' Chleibh 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' Chleibh?
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.
