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Beinn a' Chrasgain routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 12km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 45m · from Bridge of OrchyModerate
This is a longer hiking route that ascends via the south ridge, offering a steady climb with less technical difficulty
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Victoria BridgeGrade 1
This route involves a scramble up the east ridge of Beinn a Chrasgain, offering a mix of hiking and scrambling with stunning views of the surrounding area
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Achallader FarmGrade 1
The west ridge route is a classic scramble that provides a more challenging ascent with rocky sections and requires good navigation skills
North Face ClimbClimbing · 9km · from Achallader FarmGrade 3
The north face climb is a technical route suitable for experienced climbers, involving steep sections and requiring climbing gear
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn a' Chrasgain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 827m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn a' Chrasgain each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:42
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:49.
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About Beinn a' Chrasgain
Beinn a' Chrasgain is 827 m (2,712 ft) high with 62 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 632nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Blargie Craig (1.4 km), Leacann Chorrach (1.4 km) and Meallan Dubh (2.1 km).
How high is Beinn a' Chrasgain?
Beinn a' Chrasgain is 827 metres high with 62 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn a' Chrasgain?
Beinn a' Chrasgain is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn a' Chrasgain?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Beinn a' Chrasgain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn a' Chrasgain 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' Chrasgain?
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.
