Routes up
Beinn Eilde routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from KinlochlevenModerate
The standard route to Beinn Eilde starts from Kinlochleven, it follows a well-defined path through the valley before ascending the mountain, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from KinlochlevenGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge of Beinn Eilde, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from KinlochlevenGrade 3 Climb
The South Face offers a technical climbing route for experienced climbers, with several pitches and requiring full climbing gear and expertise.
East Ridge TraverseScrambling · 15km · from KinlochlevenGrade 2 Scramble
The East Ridge Traverse is a longer route that combines hiking and scrambling, offering a full day out with varied terrain and excellent views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn Eilde today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn Eilde each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 674m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn Eilde 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 07:18, sunset 16:43
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:48.
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About Beinn Eilde
Beinn Eilde is 674 m (2,211 ft) high with 147 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1181st highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall nan Eagan SW Top (3.0 km), Creag nan Adhaircean (2.9 km) and Meall Cruaidh (4.4 km).
How high is Beinn Eilde?
Beinn Eilde is 674 metres high with 147 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn Eilde?
Beinn Eilde is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn Eilde?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Beinn Eilde, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn Eilde 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 Eilde?
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.
