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Beinn Ceitlein routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 10km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from InvercharnanModerate
The standard route up Beinn Ceitlein starts from Invercharnan, it involves a straightforward ascent with some boggy sections, offering stunning views of the surrounding Glencoe area
Southwest ApproachHiking · 12km · from Loch AchtriochtanModerate
The southwest approach offers a longer hike with a gradual ascent, starting from Loch Achtriochtan and passing through scenic valleys
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 8km · from InvercharnanGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge of Beinn Ceitlein, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn Ceitlein today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn Ceitlein each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 845m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn Ceitlein 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 07:20, sunset 16:46
9h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:53.
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About Beinn Ceitlein
Beinn Ceitlein is 845 m (2,772 ft) high with 79 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 579th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn Ceitlein North Top (0.5 km), Beinn Ceitlein South Top (0.6 km) and Stob Dubh (0.8 km).
How high is Beinn Ceitlein?
Beinn Ceitlein is 845 metres high with 79 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn Ceitlein?
Beinn Ceitlein is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn Ceitlein?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Beinn Ceitlein, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (10km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn Ceitlein 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 Ceitlein?
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.
