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Beinn an Dothaidh West Top routes: 4 ways to the top
Coire Daingean AscentHiking · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Bridge of OrchyModerate
The Coire Daingean Ascent is a scenic hiking route that takes you through the beautiful Coire Daingean, providing a more gradual climb to the summit, ideal for hikers looking for a less technical ascent
West Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Bridge of OrchyGrade 1
This route follows the west ridge of Beinn an Dothaidh West Top, offering a straightforward scramble with stunning views of the surrounding area, suitable for those with some scrambling experience
East Ridge TraverseScrambling · 9km · 780 m ascent · ~3h 5m · from Achallader FarmGrade 2
The East Ridge Traverse offers a more challenging scramble with some exposure, requiring careful navigation and a good head for heights, it rewards climbers with panoramic views
South Face DirectClimbing · 7km · 900 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Bridge of OrchyGrade 3
The South Face Direct is a technical climbing route that involves steep and exposed sections, suitable for experienced climbers looking for a challenging ascent
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn an Dothaidh West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1000m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn an Dothaidh West Top 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 16:46
9h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:52.
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About Beinn an Dothaidh West Top
Beinn an Dothaidh West Top is 1,000 m (3,280 ft) high with 23 m of prominence. It is in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is the 8th highest of the 108 summits Peakify lists in Argyll and Bute. The nearest summits are Beinn an Dothaidh (0.5 km), Carn Sasunnaich (2.7 km) and Beinn Achaladair South Top (1.9 km).
How high is Beinn an Dothaidh West Top?
Beinn an Dothaidh West Top is 1,000 metres high with 23 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn an Dothaidh West Top?
Beinn an Dothaidh West Top is listed in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn an Dothaidh West Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Beinn an Dothaidh West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Coire Daingean Ascent (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn an Dothaidh West Top 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 an Dothaidh West Top?
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.
