Routes up
Beinn Pharlagain routes: 4 ways to the top
East Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from Loch EigheachGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Rannoch Moor, it is best approached from Loch Eigheach.
South Ridge RouteHiking · 10km · 800 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from Loch EigheachHiking
This route follows the south ridge from Loch Eigheach, providing a scenic ascent with panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Northwest ApproachHiking · 12km · from Loch RannochHiking
The Northwest Approach is a longer route starting from Loch Rannoch, offering a gradual ascent with varied terrain.
West Face DirectScrambling · 7km · from Loch EigheachGrade 2 Scramble
The West Face Direct is a more challenging scramble with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn Pharlagain today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn Pharlagain each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 807m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn Pharlagain 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 07:19, sunset 16:44
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:50.
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About Beinn Pharlagain
Beinn Pharlagain is 807 m (2,647 ft) high with 39 m of prominence. It is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is the 84th highest of the 220 summits Peakify lists in Perth and Kinross. The nearest summits are Beinn Pharlagain South Top (0.4 km), Garbh Mheall Mor (0.7 km) and Beinn Pharlagain - Meall na Meoig (1.1 km).
How high is Beinn Pharlagain?
Beinn Pharlagain is 807 metres high with 39 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn Pharlagain?
Beinn Pharlagain is listed in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn Pharlagain?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Beinn Pharlagain, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Beinn Pharlagain 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 Pharlagain?
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.
