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Ben Armine routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 12km · from StrathcarronModerate
This route follows the south ridge of Ben Armine, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
West ApproachHiking · 14km · from StrathcarronModerate
The West Approach is a longer route that takes in the remote and wild terrain of the area, offering solitude and stunning views.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from StrathcarronGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge provides a straightforward scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with basic scrambling experience.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from StrathcarronGrade 3 Climb
The North Face Climb is a challenging route requiring climbing skills and equipment, it is recommended for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ben Armine today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Armine each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 705m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Armine 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 16:38
9h 16m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:22 and starts 15:37. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:44.
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About Ben Armine
Ben Armine is 705 m (2,314 ft) high with 243 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 1057th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Meall nan Aighean (2.0 km), Creag Mhor (3.3 km) and Creag na h-Iolaire (2.6 km).
How high is Ben Armine?
Ben Armine is 705 metres high with 243 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Armine?
Ben Armine is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ben Armine?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Ben Armine, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Armine 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 Ben Armine?
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.