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Ben Newe routes: 3 ways to the top
Main PathHiking · 3.5km · 300 m ascent · ~1h 10m · from StrathdonModerate
The main path to Ben Newe starts from Strathdon, it is a straightforward hike with a gradual ascent through forested areas and open moorland.
Forest TrailHiking · 4.0km · 320 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from StrathdonModerate
This route follows a forest trail that winds its way up the mountain, offering a peaceful walk through dense woodland before reaching the summit.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 3.8km · 350 m ascent · ~1h 20m · from StrathdonGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more adventurous route with some easy scrambling sections, suitable for those looking for a bit more challenge.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Newe each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 566m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Newe 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 07:14, sunset 16:37
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:38. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:42.
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About Ben Newe
Ben Newe is 566 m (1,857 ft) high with 181 m of prominence. It is in Tomintoul to Banff, Scotland. OS grid reference NJ381143. It is the 8th highest of the 43 summits Peakify lists in Tomintoul to Banff. The nearest summits are Tom na Gabhar (1.6 km), Clashenteple Hill (2.9 km) and Creag an Eunan (4.8 km).
How high is Ben Newe?
Ben Newe is 566 metres high with 181 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Newe?
Ben Newe is listed in Tomintoul to Banff, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ben Newe?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Ben Newe, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Main Path (3.5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Newe 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 Newe?
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.
