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Beinn Bhalgairean routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from InverchorachanModerate
This route ascends via the south ridge, offering expansive views of the surrounding glens.
West ApproachHiking · 10km · from Bridge of OrchyModerate
The west approach provides a scenic ascent with a gradual incline, suitable for most hikers.
North Face ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from InverarnanGrade 1 Scramble
This scramble route tackles the rugged north face, requiring some hands-on climbing.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn Bhalgairean each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 637m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn Bhalgairean 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 16:47
9h 28m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:15 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:52.
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About Beinn Bhalgairean
Beinn Bhalgairean is 637 m (2,089 ft) high with 210 m of prominence. It is in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is the 95th highest of the 108 summits Peakify lists in Argyll and Bute. The nearest summits are Beinn Bhoidheach SE Top (1.5 km), Beinn Bhreac (2.5 km) and Beinn Bhuidhe East Top (4.9 km).
How high is Beinn Bhalgairean?
Beinn Bhalgairean is 637 metres high with 210 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn Bhalgairean?
Beinn Bhalgairean is listed in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn Bhalgairean?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Beinn Bhalgairean, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn Bhalgairean 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 Bhalgairean?
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.
