Routes up
Beinn Maol Chaluim routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Achallader FarmModerate
The standard route ascends from Achallader Farm, following a path that leads through the glen and then climbs steeply to the summit, offering panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
West ApproachHiking · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Bridge of OrchyModerate
The west approach starts from Bridge of Orchy, following a less trodden path that offers solitude and a gradual ascent to the summit.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 9km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Achallader FarmGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the east ridge, providing an adventurous ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn Maol Chaluim today?
Beinn Maol Chaluim today (updated 12:15, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 46 mph gusting 57 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 17 mph.
Beinn Maol Chaluim weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 46 mph gusting 57 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Beinn Maol Chaluim weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Beinn Maol Chaluim weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 36% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Beinn Maol Chaluim 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° | 46/57 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Poor | 7°/5° | 0° | 40/50 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Slight rain | Poor | 7°/5° | -2° | 45/56 | 32% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 14/18 | 36% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 13/17 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -3° | 16/20 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Good | 2°/0° | -2° | 16/20 | 2% |
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Beinn Maol Chaluim 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 | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -8° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 2°/-5° | -9° | 16/20 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 16/20 | 7% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 3°/-4° | -8° | 16/19 | 16% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Marginal | 3°/-2° | -5° | 28/35 | 43% |
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| Mon 9Dense drizzle | Marginal | 7°/3° | 0° | 38/48 | 41% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 7°/2° | -1° | 43/54 | 31% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn Maol Chaluim each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 906m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn Maol Chaluim 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 16:47
9h 26m 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 Maol Chaluim
Beinn Maol Chaluim is 906 m (2,973 ft) high with 197 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 391st highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Beinn Maol Chaluim South Top (1.0 km), Bidean nam Bian West Top (1.8 km) and Stob Coire nam Beith (2.1 km).
How high is Beinn Maol Chaluim?
Beinn Maol Chaluim is 906 metres high with 197 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn Maol Chaluim?
Beinn Maol Chaluim is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn Maol Chaluim?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Beinn Maol Chaluim, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn Maol Chaluim 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 Maol Chaluim tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 0°C, summit wind 40 mph gusting 50 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Beinn Maol Chaluim this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 36% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Beinn Maol Chaluim?
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.
