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Ben More Assynt West Top routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard Route from InchnadamphHiking · 16km · from InchnadamphModerate
This route starts from Inchnadamph and follows a path through Glen Dubh, ascending to the ridge between Conival and Ben More Assynt, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 15km · from InchnadamphGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble along the south ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
East Ridge ClimbClimbing · 14km · from InchnadamphGrade 2 Scramble
The East Ridge offers a more technical climb with steeper sections, suitable for experienced scramblers or climbers, with rewarding views.
North Approach via Glen OykelHiking · 18km · from Glen OykelDifficult
This longer route approaches from the north through Glen Oykel, offering a remote and scenic hike with significant elevation gain.
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben More Assynt West Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 974m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben More Assynt 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 07:24, sunset 16:41
9h 17m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:25 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:48.
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About Ben More Assynt West Top
Ben More Assynt West Top is 974 m (3,195 ft) high with 25 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 205th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Ben More Assynt (0.3 km), Ben More Assynt South Top (1.2 km) and Conival (1.2 km).
How high is Ben More Assynt West Top?
Ben More Assynt West Top is 974 metres high with 25 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben More Assynt West Top?
Ben More Assynt West Top is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ben More Assynt West Top?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Ben More Assynt West Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Inchnadamph (16km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben More Assynt 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.
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