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Beinn a' Chroin routes: 5 ways to the top
Standard Route via An CaistealHiking · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from InverlochlarigModerate
This route starts from Inverlochlarig and ascends via An Caisteal, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Direct Ascent from Glen FallochHiking · 8km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Glen FallochModerate
This is a direct ascent from Glen Falloch, providing a more challenging climb with steep sections.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from InverlochlarigGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge offers a Grade 1 scramble with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
East Ridge TraverseScrambling · 14km · from InverlochlarigGrade 2 Scramble
This route traverses the East Ridge, featuring a Grade 2 scramble with technical sections and rewarding views.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Glen FallochGrade 3 Climb
The North Face offers a Grade 3 climb, requiring technical climbing skills and equipment.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn a' Chroin today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn a' Chroin each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 941m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn a' Chroin 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 07:18, sunset 16:46
9h 28m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:10 to 16:52.
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About Beinn a' Chroin
Beinn a' Chroin is 941 m (3,089 ft) high with 137 m of prominence. It is in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland. It is the 20th highest of the 192 summits Peakify lists in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. The nearest summits are Beinn a' Chroin West Top (0.2 km), Beinn a' Chroin East Top (0.6 km) and An Caisteal (1.2 km).
How high is Beinn a' Chroin?
Beinn a' Chroin is 941 metres high with 137 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn a' Chroin?
Beinn a' Chroin is listed in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn a' Chroin?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Beinn a' Chroin, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route via An Caisteal (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn a' Chroin 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' Chroin?
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.
