Routes up
Ben Hiel routes: 4 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 450 m ascent · ~1h 45m · from Loch HopeModerate
The North Ridge Route is a straightforward hike starting from Loch Hope, it offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
East Flank RouteHiking · 4.5km · 420 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from Strath MoreModerate
The East Flank Route begins at Strath More and ascends gradually, providing a less steep alternative to the North Ridge.
West ApproachHiking · 6km · 480 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Hope BridgeModerate
The West Approach is a longer route that circles around the mountain, offering varied terrain and excellent views.
Southwest ScrambleScrambling · 3.5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 30m · from Loch HopeGrade 1 Scramble
The Southwest Scramble is a more challenging route that involves some scrambling over rocky terrain, suitable for experienced hikers.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ben Hiel today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Hiel each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 535m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Hiel 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 07:24, sunset 16:38
9h 15m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:24 and starts 15:37. From the summit you see the sun 07:18 to 16:43.
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About Ben Hiel
Ben Hiel is 535 m (1,755 ft) high with 210 m of prominence. It is in Durness to Loch Shin, Scotland. OS grid reference NC595500. It is the 9th highest of the 28 summits Peakify lists in Durness to Loch Shin. The nearest summits are Sgor Chaonasaid (1.6 km), Cnoc Craggie (3.0 km) and Ben Loyal - An Caisteal (2.1 km).
How high is Ben Hiel?
Ben Hiel is 535 metres high with 210 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Hiel?
Ben Hiel is listed in Durness to Loch Shin, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ben Hiel?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Ben Hiel, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Hiel 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 Hiel?
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.
