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Beinn a' Chruachain routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Loch AweModerate
This route starts from the Falls of Cruachan railway station, it involves a steep ascent to the summit with stunning views over Loch Awe, the descent follows the same path.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Loch AweGrade 2
The East Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some exposed sections, it requires good scrambling skills and a head for heights.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Loch AweGrade 3
This is a technical climbing route on the north face, it is suitable for experienced climbers with proper gear, the route is less traveled and offers solitude.
South Ridge TraverseHiking · 14km · from Loch AweDifficult
The South Ridge Traverse is a long and demanding hike that covers multiple summits, it requires good navigation skills and stamina.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn a' Chruachain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 617m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn a' Chruachain 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 07:15, sunset 16:40
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:42. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:45.
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About Beinn a' Chruachain
Beinn a' Chruachain is 617 m (2,024 ft) high with 79 m of prominence. It is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is the 207th highest of the 220 summits Peakify lists in Perth and Kinross. The nearest summits are Creagan Uaine (1.0 km), Carn Dearg (2.4 km) and Meall Ruigh Mor Thearlaich (2.5 km).
How high is Beinn a' Chruachain?
Beinn a' Chruachain is 617 metres high with 79 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn a' Chruachain?
Beinn a' Chruachain is listed in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn a' Chruachain?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Beinn a' Chruachain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn a' Chruachain 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' Chruachain?
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.
