Routes up
Beinn Luibhean routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 6km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Rest and Be ThankfulModerate
The standard route up Beinn Luibhean starts from the Rest and Be Thankful car park, it follows a pathless ascent up the grassy slopes to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding Arrochar Alps.
North-East RidgeHiking · 8km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from InveruglasModerate
The north-east ridge offers a longer approach to Beinn Luibhean, starting from Inveruglas, it involves a scenic walk along the Loch Sloy dam before ascending the ridge.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from ButterbridgeGrade 1
This route involves a scramble up the south ridge of Beinn Luibhean, it is a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requires good navigation skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn Luibhean today?
Beinn Luibhean today (updated 07:43, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 19 mph.
Beinn Luibhean weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 45 mph gusting 56 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Beinn Luibhean weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 43 mph, 32% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Beinn Luibhean weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 24 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 19 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Beinn Luibhean summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 6°/3° | -3° | 45/56 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 1° | 34/43 | 32% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | -1° | 39/49 | 39% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/0° | -2° | 19/24 | 31% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 16/19 | 8% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 16/20 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-1° | -3° | 15/19 | 2% |
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Beinn Luibhean 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°/-2° | -4° | 13/16 | 4% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 8/17 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Partly cloudy | Good | 3°/-1° | -3° | 7/17 | 11% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 3°/0° | -3° | 12/17 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 3°/0° | -3° | 15/19 | 21% |
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| Mon 9Dense drizzle | Good | 7°/3° | 0° | 13/33 | 29% |
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| Tue 10Moderate rain showers | Good | 7°/3° | 0° | 20/38 | 31% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn Luibhean each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 860m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn Luibhean 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 07:18, sunset 16:47
9h 29m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:53.
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About Beinn Luibhean
Beinn Luibhean is 860 m (2,821 ft) high with 181 m of prominence. It is in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland. It is the 37th highest of the 192 summits Peakify lists in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. The nearest summits are Beinn Ime (1.3 km), Beinn Chorranach (2.1 km) and The Cobbler (2.7 km).
How high is Beinn Luibhean?
Beinn Luibhean is 860 metres high with 181 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn Luibhean?
Beinn Luibhean is listed in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn Luibhean?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Beinn Luibhean, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (6km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn Luibhean 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 Luibhean tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 43 mph, 32% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Beinn Luibhean this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 24 mph, 31% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 19 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Beinn Luibhean?
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.
