Routes up
Ben Avon North Tor routes: 5 ways to the top
Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe RouteHiking · 28km · 1,100 m ascent · ~7h 25m · from KeilochModerate
This route takes you through Glen Quoich and up to the summit of Ben Avon, offering expansive views and a chance to explore the tors, it is a long but rewarding hike.
South Approach via Glen GairnHiking · 30km · from InverenzieModerate
A less frequented route that approaches from the south through Glen Gairn, providing solitude and a different perspective of the mountain.
Beinn a' Bhuird and Ben Avon CircuitHiking · 32km · from AllanaquoichHard
A challenging circuit that includes both Beinn a' Bhuird and Ben Avon, providing a full day of hiking with varied terrain and stunning scenery.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Invercauld BridgeGrade 1
This scramble offers an exciting ascent via the East Ridge, suitable for those with some scrambling experience, it requires careful navigation.
West Ridge ClimbClimbing · 6km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from Invercauld BridgeGrade 2
This climbing route takes you up the West Ridge, offering a more technical ascent with some exposure, suitable for experienced climbers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ben Avon North Tor today?
Ben Avon North Tor today (updated 07:13, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 17 mph.
Ben Avon North Tor weather today
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Ben Avon North Tor weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 53 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ben Avon North Tor weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ben Avon North Tor summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 4°/0° | -8° | 43/54 | 100% |
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| TomorrowFog | Marginal | 5°/3° | -4° | 31/53 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Poor | 7°/2° | -5° | 42/57 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 5°/-1° | -3° | 17/21 | 20% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Marginal | 3°/-4° | -8° | 13/17 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Marginal | 5°/-5° | -9° | 14/17 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -8° | 14/18 | 2% |
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Ben Avon North Tor 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 4Overcast | Good | 1°/-4° | -7° | 15/18 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Marginal | 0°/-4° | -8° | 4/13 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 1°/-3° | -5° | 6/14 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 16/20 | 16% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Marginal | 2°/-5° | -9° | 18/23 | 19% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | -2° | 16/38 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain | Marginal | 7°/1° | -2° | 15/47 | 24% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Avon North Tor each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1138m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Avon North Tor 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 07:15, sunset 16:39
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:13 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:07 to 16:46.
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About Ben Avon North Tor
Ben Avon North Tor is 1,138 m (3,733 ft) high with 19 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 28th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Stob Bac an Fhurain (0.9 km), Ben Avon - Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe (0.8 km) and Mullach Lochan nan Gabhar (0.7 km).
How high is Ben Avon North Tor?
Ben Avon North Tor is 1,138 metres high with 19 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Avon North Tor?
Ben Avon North Tor is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ben Avon North Tor?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Ben Avon North Tor, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe Route (28km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Avon North Tor 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 Ben Avon North Tor tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 53 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Ben Avon North Tor this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What weather information is shown for Ben Avon North Tor?
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.
