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Ben Avon West Top 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 the scenic Glen Quoich and up to the summit of Ben Avon West Top, offering expansive views of the Cairngorms, it is a long but rewarding hike.
South Approach via Gleann an t-SlugainHiking · 28km · from KeilochModerate
This route approaches from the south via Gleann an t-Slugain, known for its remote beauty and the chance to spot wildlife.
Beinn a' Bhuird and Ben Avon TraverseHiking · 30km · from AllanaquoichChallenging
This challenging traverse covers both Beinn a' Bhuird and Ben Avon, providing a full day of hiking with stunning vistas and varied terrain.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 12km · 900 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from Invercauld BridgeGrade 1 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a Grade 1 scramble with some exposure, suitable for experienced scramblers looking for a more adventurous ascent.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 15km · 1,100 m ascent · ~4h 50m · from Invercauld BridgeGrade 3 Climb
The North Face offers a challenging Grade 3 climb, requiring technical skills and equipment, not for the faint-hearted.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ben Avon West Top today?
Ben Avon West Top today (updated 16:05, 27 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 10 mph.
Ben Avon West Top weather today
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 47 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ben Avon West Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 47 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ben Avon West Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 26% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -9°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 13 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ben Avon West Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 4°/0° | -7° | 38/47 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 5°/4° | -3° | 34/47 | 4% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Poor | 6°/3° | -1° | 41/51 | 20% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Marginal | 5°/-4° | -8° | 11/14 | 26% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Marginal | 5°/-5° | -9° | 11/13 | 22% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Marginal | 4°/-5° | -9° | 8/10 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 13/16 | 2% |
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Ben Avon West Top 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 | 4°/-2° | -5° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 9/12 | 6% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Marginal | 1°/-5° | -8° | 13/16 | 16% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 24/30 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 1°/-2° | -6° | 22/28 | 25% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 0°/-3° | -6° | 20/25 | 25% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Avon West Top 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 West Top 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 West Top
Ben Avon West Top is 1,138 m (3,732 ft) high with 23 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. OS grid reference NJ125013. It is the 28th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Ben Avon South Tor (0.7 km), Ben Avon - Leabaidh an Daimh Bhuidhe (0.8 km) and Stob Dubh an Eas Bhig (1.3 km).
How high is Ben Avon West Top?
Ben Avon West Top is 1,138 metres high with 23 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Avon West Top?
Ben Avon West Top is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ben Avon West Top?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Ben Avon West Top, 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 West Top 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 West Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 47 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Ben Avon West Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -8°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 26% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -9°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 13 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What weather information is shown for Ben Avon West Top?
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.
