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Beinn nam Ban routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from InverchoranModerate
A straightforward hike starting from Inverchoran, following the south ridge to the summit, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area
Northwest ApproachHiking · 6km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from StrathcarronModerate
A longer approach from Strathcarron, taking in varied terrain and offering a quieter ascent to the summit
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 4km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from InverchoranGrade 1 Scramble
A more adventurous route involving some scrambling on the east ridge, suitable for those with a head for heights and basic scrambling skills
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn nam Ban today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn nam Ban each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 580m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn nam Ban 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 07:25, sunset 16:43
9h 18m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:24 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:19 to 16:48.
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About Beinn nam Ban
Beinn nam Ban is 580 m (1,903 ft) high with 243 m of prominence. It is in Loch Maree to Loch Broom, Scotland. OS grid reference NH108908. It is the 7th highest of the 22 summits Peakify lists in Loch Maree to Loch Broom. The nearest summits are Glas Mheall Mor (6.3 km), Mac is Mathair (5.1 km) and Cnoc a' Bhaid-rallaich (4.8 km).
How high is Beinn nam Ban?
Beinn nam Ban is 580 metres high with 243 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn nam Ban?
Beinn nam Ban is listed in Loch Maree to Loch Broom, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn nam Ban?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Beinn nam Ban, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn nam Ban 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 nam Ban?
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.
