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Ben Avon South Tor routes: 5 ways to the top
Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe RouteHiking · 24km · 1,100 m ascent · ~6h 40m · from KeilochModerate
This route takes you through Glen Quoich and up to the plateau, offering stunning views of the Cairngorms, the final ascent to the South Tor involves some easy scrambling.
Invercauld to Ben AvonHiking · 28km · from InvercauldModerate
Starting from Invercauld, this route follows tracks and paths through Glen Slugain, leading to the summit of Ben Avon, the South Tor is reached with a short scramble.
Beinn a' Bhuird and Ben Avon CircuitHiking · 32km · from KeilochHard
This challenging circuit includes both Beinn a' Bhuird and Ben Avon, with a long approach through Glen Quoich and a high-level traverse, some sections require navigation skills.
The Sneck RouteHiking · 30km · from KeilochHard
This route takes you through the Sneck, a high pass between Ben Avon and Beinn a' Bhuird, offering a more remote and rugged experience, scrambling is required near the summit.
South Tor Direct ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 400 m ascent · ~1h 40m · from Base of South TorGrade 1
This direct route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the South Tor, providing a more adventurous ascent for experienced scramblers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ben Avon South Tor today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Avon South Tor each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1119m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Avon South 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. Lying snow up to 8 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:15, sunset 16:39
9h 24m 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 South Tor
Ben Avon South Tor is 1,119 m (3,671 ft) high with 18 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 35th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Ben Avon West Top (0.7 km), Stob Dubh an Eas Bhig (0.7 km) and Ben Avon - Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe (1.1 km).
How high is Ben Avon South Tor?
Ben Avon South Tor is 1,119 metres high with 18 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Avon South Tor?
Ben Avon South Tor is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ben Avon South Tor?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Ben Avon South Tor, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe Route (24km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Avon South 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.
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