Routes up
Beinn Shiantaidh routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · from Three Arched BridgeModerate
The standard route up Beinn Shiantaidh starts from the Three Arched Bridge, it follows a path up the glen before ascending the steep slopes to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding Paps of Jura.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · from Three Arched BridgeGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge of Beinn Shiantaidh, it is less frequented and provides a more adventurous ascent with some exposure.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · from Three Arched BridgeGrade 2 Climb
The east face offers a challenging climb with several technical sections, suitable for experienced climbers looking for a more demanding ascent.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Beinn Shiantaidh today?
Beinn Shiantaidh today (updated 09:15, 28 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 56 mph gusting 70 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 11 mph.
Beinn Shiantaidh weather today
Slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 56 mph gusting 70 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Beinn Shiantaidh weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 55 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Beinn Shiantaidh weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 24 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Beinn Shiantaidh summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Poor | 7°/4° | -2° | 56/70 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Poor | 8°/6° | 1° | 44/55 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Dense drizzle | Poor | 8°/6° | 0° | 49/62 | 45% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 6°/0° | -2° | 19/24 | 41% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 13/16 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 9/11 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 18/23 | 0% |
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Beinn Shiantaidh 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Light drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | -2° | 11/14 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 17/25 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 6°/2° | -2° | 20/27 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 5°/3° | -2° | 20/25 | 19% |
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| Sun 8Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | -1° | 41/51 | 28% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Poor | 8°/7° | 2° | 52/65 | 29% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 8°/4° | 0° | 50/63 | 33% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Beinn Shiantaidh each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 757m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Beinn Shiantaidh 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 07:22, sunset 16:53
9h 31m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:57. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:58.
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About Beinn Shiantaidh
Beinn Shiantaidh is 757 m (2,484 ft) high with 303 m of prominence. It is in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is the 50th highest of the 108 summits Peakify lists in Argyll and Bute. The nearest summits are Corra Bheinn (1.5 km), Beinn an Oir (1.5 km) and Beinn Mhearsamail (2.5 km).
How high is Beinn Shiantaidh?
Beinn Shiantaidh is 757 metres high with 303 metres of prominence.
Where is Beinn Shiantaidh?
Beinn Shiantaidh is listed in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Are there routes for Beinn Shiantaidh?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Beinn Shiantaidh, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Beinn Shiantaidh 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 Shiantaidh tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 44 mph gusting 55 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Beinn Shiantaidh this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 19 mph gusting 24 mph, 41% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Beinn Shiantaidh?
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.
