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Beinn nan Gabhar routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · from Bridge of OrchyModerate
The South Ridge Route is a straightforward hike starting from Bridge of Orchy, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
East ApproachHiking · 10km · from Achallader FarmHard
The East Approach is a longer hike that takes you through varied terrain, offering a more secluded experience.
West Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · from InveroranGrade 2
This route involves a challenging scramble up the West Face, requiring good navigation skills and a head for heights.
North-East RidgeScrambling · 7km · from Victoria BridgeGrade 1
The North-East Ridge provides a less technical scramble with rewarding views, suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn nan Gabhar today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn nan Gabhar each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 572m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn nan Gabhar each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:24, sunset 16:51
9h 27m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:20 and starts 15:54. From the summit you see the sun 07:18 to 16:56.
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About Beinn nan Gabhar
Beinn nan Gabhar is 572 m (1,877 ft) high with 97 m of prominence. It is in Mull and Nearby Islands, Scotland. OS grid reference NM542361. It is the 6th highest of the 28 summits Peakify lists in Mull and Nearby Islands. The nearest summits are Beinn a' Ghraig (1.2 km), Beinn Fhada (1.2 km) and Beinn a' Ghraig West Top (1.5 km).
How high is Beinn nan Gabhar?
Beinn nan Gabhar is 572 metres high with 97 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn nan Gabhar?
Beinn nan Gabhar is listed in Mull and Nearby Islands, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn nan Gabhar?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Beinn nan Gabhar, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn nan Gabhar 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 Gabhar?
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.
