Routes up
Beinn Sgiath routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Bridge of OrchyModerate
The standard route up Beinn Sgiath starts from Bridge of Orchy, it follows a well-trodden path leading to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 9km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Inveroran HotelHard
The southwest approach starts near the Inveroran Hotel, it is a longer route with a steep ascent, offering a quieter path to the summit.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Bridge of OrchyGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn Sgiath today?
Beinn Sgiath today (updated 14:50, 27 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 33 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 8 mph.
Beinn Sgiath weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 27 mph gusting 33 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Beinn Sgiath weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Beinn Sgiath weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 10 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: partly cloudy, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 24% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Beinn Sgiath summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 6°/2° | -3° | 27/33 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | -1° | 32/40 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | -2° | 35/43 | 30% |
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| Sat 31Overcast | Good | 6°/-2° | -4° | 8/10 | 33% |
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| Sun 1Partly cloudy | Good | 6°/-4° | -7° | 6/8 | 24% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 5°/-4° | -6° | 10/13 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 14/17 | 2% |
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Beinn Sgiath 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 6°/1° | -1° | 13/16 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -3° | 12/17 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 2°/-1° | -3° | 17/21 | 10% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Marginal | 3°/0° | -4° | 27/33 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -5° | 24/30 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 24/30 | 20% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn Sgiath each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 887m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn Sgiath 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 16:43
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:44. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:49.
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About Beinn Sgiath
Beinn Sgiath is 887 m (2,909 ft) high with 48 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 452nd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Geal Charn (0.8 km), Carn na Criche (3.0 km) and Carn Fraoich (3.3 km).
How high is Beinn Sgiath?
Beinn Sgiath is 887 metres high with 48 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn Sgiath?
Beinn Sgiath is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn Sgiath?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Beinn Sgiath, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn Sgiath 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 Sgiath tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Beinn Sgiath this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: overcast, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 8 mph gusting 10 mph, 33% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: partly cloudy, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 8 mph, 24% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Beinn Sgiath?
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.
