Routes up
Beinn Bhan routes: 10 ways to the top
South Ridge TraverseHiking · 15km · from ApplecrossHard
A long traverse of the South Ridge, starting from Applecross and covering multiple peaks, demanding but rewarding
South Ridge AscentHiking · 11km · from Bealach na BaHard
This route ascends via the South Ridge, offering panoramic views and a steep climb to the summit.
Coire na Feola TraverseHiking · 14km · from Bealach na BaHard
Traverse the mountain via Coire na Feola, a challenging route with varied terrain and stunning scenery.
Coire na Poite CircularScrambling · 12km · from Bealach na BaGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a circular scramble around Coire na Poite, offering stunning views and challenging terrain.
South Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Bealach na BaHiking
A straightforward hike up the south ridge, providing panoramic views of the Applecross peninsula.
East RidgeScrambling · 8km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from Bealach na BaGrade 2 Scramble
This route takes you up the east ridge, featuring some exposed sections and requiring careful navigation.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from Bealach na BaClimbing
A technical climb on the north face, suitable for experienced climbers with appropriate gear.
Coire na Poite ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Bealach na BaGrade 1 Scramble
A more adventurous route ascending through Coire na Poite, involving some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced scramblers
East Ridge AscentClimbing · 8km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from ApplecrossDifficult
A challenging ascent via the East Ridge, requiring climbing skills and equipment, offering dramatic views and a thrilling experience
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Bealach na BaGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge provides an exciting scramble with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn Bhan today?
Beinn Bhan today (updated 00:25, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 14 mph.
Beinn Bhan weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Beinn Bhan weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 54 mph gusting 68 mph, 49% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Beinn Bhan weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 49% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Beinn Bhan summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 6°/3° | -4° | 38/48 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 6°/6° | -2° | 54/68 | 49% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 6°/0° | -2° | 49/62 | 76% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 14/17 | 49% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 16% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 14/17 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 19/24 | 3% |
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Beinn Bhan 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°/0° | -3° | 19/24 | 7% |
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| Thu 5Overcast | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 13/16 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-4° | -6° | 15/18 | 10% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 2°/-7° | -10° | 13/16 | 26% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 21/26 | 31% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -6° | 14/18 | 37% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Marginal | 2°/-5° | -8° | 20/25 | 45% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn Bhan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 896m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn Bhan 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 07:25, sunset 16:47
9h 21m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:24 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:18 to 16:53.
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About Beinn Bhan
Beinn Bhan is 896 m (2,939 ft) high with 851 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 424th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are A' Phoit (0.6 km), A' Chioch (0.7 km) and Sron Coire an Fhamhair (1.4 km).
How high is Beinn Bhan?
Beinn Bhan is 896 metres high with 851 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn Bhan?
Beinn Bhan is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn Bhan?
Peakify lists 10 routes for Beinn Bhan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Traverse (15km, Hard).
Is it safe to climb Beinn Bhan 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 Bhan tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 54 mph gusting 68 mph, 49% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Beinn Bhan this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 49% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Beinn Bhan?
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.
