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Beinn Liath Bheag routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from StrathcarronModerate
This route follows the south ridge of Beinn Liath Bheag, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Northwest ApproachHiking · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from AttadaleModerate
This longer route approaches from the northwest, traversing varied terrain and offering a quieter ascent.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from StrathcarronGrade 1 Scramble
An exciting scramble up the east ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn Liath Bheag today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn Liath Bheag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 737m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn Liath Bheag 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 21m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:23 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:18 to 16:51.
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About Beinn Liath Bheag
Beinn Liath Bheag is 737 m (2,418 ft) high with 62 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 928th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn Liath Mhor Far East Top (1.3 km), Cuirn Liatha (1.4 km) and Beinn Liath Mhor East Top (1.5 km).
How high is Beinn Liath Bheag?
Beinn Liath Bheag is 737 metres high with 62 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn Liath Bheag?
Beinn Liath Bheag is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn Liath Bheag?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Beinn Liath Bheag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn Liath Bheag 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 Liath Bheag?
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.
