Routes up
Ben Donich routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 6km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Rest and Be ThankfulModerate
The standard route up Ben Donich starts from the Rest and Be Thankful car park, it follows a well-trodden path that leads through a forested area before emerging onto open hillside, the path is straightforward with some rocky sections near the summit.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Rest and Be ThankfulGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves ascending via the south ridge of Ben Donich, it offers a more challenging scramble with some exposure and requires careful navigation over rocky terrain.
Northwest RidgeClimbing · 8km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 50m · from ArdgartanDifficult
The Northwest Ridge route is a more challenging climb that requires technical skills, it involves navigating steep rocky sections and is suitable for experienced climbers.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Donich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 847m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Donich each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:18, sunset 16:47
9h 29m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:51. From the summit you see the sun 07:11 to 16:53.
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About Ben Donich
Ben Donich is 847 m (2,779 ft) high with 558 m of prominence. It is in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland. It is the 45th highest of the 192 summits Peakify lists in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs. The nearest summits are Ben Donich North Top (0.6 km), Beinn an Lochain (3.6 km) and The Brack SW Top (2.7 km).
How high is Ben Donich?
Ben Donich is 847 metres high with 558 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Donich?
Ben Donich is listed in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ben Donich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Ben Donich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (6km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Donich 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 Donich?
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.
