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Beinn Dronaig routes: 4 ways to the top
Approach from AttadaleHiking · 20km · from AttadaleModerate
This route starts from Attadale and follows a well-defined path through Glen Ling, offering scenic views of the surrounding hills and lochs.
Via Bendronaig LodgeHiking · 18km · 750 m ascent · ~4h 50m · from StrathcarronModerate
The route begins at Strathcarron and heads towards Bendronaig Lodge, a remote bothy that serves as a good rest point before ascending the mountain.
From Craig via Loch CalavieHiking · 22km · from CraigChallenging
This challenging hike starts at Craig and passes by Loch Calavie, offering a longer but rewarding approach to Beinn Dronaig.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 15km · from AttadaleGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge provides a more adventurous ascent with some scrambling sections, suitable for experienced hikers.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn Dronaig each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 797m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn Dronaig 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 07:24, sunset 16:45
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:22 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:51.
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About Beinn Dronaig
Beinn Dronaig is 797 m (2,614 ft) high with 434 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 719th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Carn Poll-eisg (1.5 km), Carn Poll-eisg West Top (1.9 km) and Carn na Sean-luibe East Top (3.1 km).
How high is Beinn Dronaig?
Beinn Dronaig is 797 metres high with 434 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn Dronaig?
Beinn Dronaig is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn Dronaig?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Beinn Dronaig, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Approach from Attadale (20km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn Dronaig 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 Dronaig?
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.
