Routes up
Beinn an Lochain routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 6km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Rest and Be ThankfulModerate
This route starts from the Rest and Be Thankful car park, it follows a path that ascends the ridge to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
North Ridge AscentHiking · 7km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from ArdgartanHard
The North Ridge route starts from Ardgartan and involves a steep climb up the northern slopes, offering a less frequented path to the summit.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from ButterbridgeGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble route begins at Butterbridge and follows the south ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn an Lochain today?
Beinn an Lochain today (updated 15:15, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 47 mph gusting 58 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 17 mph.
Beinn an Lochain weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 47 mph gusting 58 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Beinn an Lochain weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Beinn an Lochain weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 25 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 17 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Beinn an Lochain summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 6°/3° | -2° | 47/58 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 1° | 38/48 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 1° | 39/49 | 14% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/0° | -3° | 20/25 | 31% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -4° | 16/17 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -4° | 16/20 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Good | 2°/-1° | -3° | 16/20 | 2% |
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Beinn an Lochain 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 9/11 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 20/24 | 0% |
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| Fri 6Partly cloudy | Good | 3°/-2° | -4° | 20/24 | 9% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 18/22 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/-1° | -3° | 32/39 | 33% |
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| Mon 9Dense drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | -1° | 40/49 | 35% |
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| Tue 10Moderate rain showers | Poor | 7°/2° | -1° | 43/53 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn an Lochain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 902m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn an Lochain 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 16:47
9h 29m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:54.
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About Beinn an Lochain
Beinn an Lochain is 902 m (2,958 ft) high with 640 m of prominence. It is in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland. OS grid reference NH727772. It is the 31st highest of the 192 summits Peakify lists in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. The nearest summits are Binnein an Fhidhleir (2.9 km), Creag Bhrosgan (2.9 km) and Ben Donich North Top (3.2 km).
How high is Beinn an Lochain?
Beinn an Lochain is 902 metres high with 640 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn an Lochain?
Beinn an Lochain is listed in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn an Lochain?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Beinn an Lochain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (6km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn an Lochain 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 is the weather on Beinn an Lochain tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Beinn an Lochain this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 20 mph gusting 25 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 17 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Beinn an Lochain?
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.
