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Beinn nan Aighenan routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from Glen EtiveHiking · 16km · 900 m ascent · ~4h 40m · from InvercharnanModerate
This route starts from Invercharnan in Glen Etive, it follows a path along the River Etive before ascending the steep slopes of Beinn nan Aighenan, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Route via Glen KinglassHiking · 20km · from Victoria BridgeModerate
This longer route begins at Victoria Bridge and follows the track through Glen Kinglass, providing a remote and scenic approach to the summit of Beinn nan Aighenan.
Route from Glen CoeHiking · 22km · from Glencoe VillageChallenging
Starting from Glencoe Village, this challenging route involves a long approach through the scenic Glen Etive before ascending Beinn nan Aighenan.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn nan Aighenan each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 959m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn nan Aighenan 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 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:53.
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About Beinn nan Aighenan
Beinn nan Aighenan is 959 m (3,146 ft) high with 343 m of prominence. It is in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is the 16th highest of the 108 summits Peakify lists in Argyll and Bute. The nearest summits are Meall nan Tri Tighearnan (2.0 km), Glas Bheinn Mhor (2.5 km) and Beinn nan Aighenan East Top (1.6 km).
How high is Beinn nan Aighenan?
Beinn nan Aighenan is 959 metres high with 343 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn nan Aighenan?
Beinn nan Aighenan is listed in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn nan Aighenan?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Beinn nan Aighenan, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Glen Etive (16km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn nan Aighenan 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 nan Aighenan?
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.
