Routes up
Ben Stack routes: 3 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from AchfaryModerate
The South Ridge Route is a straightforward hike starting from Achfary, it offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Northwest ApproachHiking · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from AchfaryModerate
The Northwest Approach is a longer hike that takes you through varied terrain, including moorland and rocky paths.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from AchfaryGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the East Ridge, providing a more challenging ascent with rewarding vistas.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ben Stack today?
Ben Stack today (updated 11:28, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 60 mph, 100% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 22 mph.
Ben Stack weather today
Moderate rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 48 mph gusting 60 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Ben Stack weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 47 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ben Stack weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 44% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: moderate drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 28 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Ben Stack summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Poor | 6°/3° | -3° | 48/60 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 8°/6° | 1° | 38/47 | 18% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 9°/5° | 2° | 45/56 | 27% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 6°/3° | 1° | 18/22 | 44% |
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| Sun 1Moderate drizzle | Good | 5°/0° | -2° | 23/28 | 25% |
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| Mon 2Moderate drizzle | Good | 6°/5° | 1° | 23/29 | 14% |
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| Tue 3Light drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | -1° | 23/29 | 2% |
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Ben Stack 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Light drizzle | Good | 5°/2° | -1° | 19/23 | 12% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 5°/-4° | -6° | 17/22 | 14% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Marginal | 2°/-4° | -8° | 8/11 | 10% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 2°/-4° | -8° | 9/11 | 26% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 22/28 | 49% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Poor | 8°/2° | -2° | 40/50 | 47% |
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| Tue 10Dense drizzle | Poor | 8°/3° | 1° | 54/67 | 47% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Stack each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 721m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Stack 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 07:25, sunset 16:41
9h 15m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:26 and starts 15:39. From the summit you see the sun 07:19 to 16:47.
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About Ben Stack
Ben Stack is 721 m (2,365 ft) high with 531 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 985th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Ben Dreavie (2.6 km), Arkle (5.1 km) and Arkle South Top (5.1 km).
How high is Ben Stack?
Ben Stack is 721 metres high with 531 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Stack?
Ben Stack is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ben Stack?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Ben Stack, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Stack 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 Stack tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 47 mph, 18% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Ben Stack this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 44% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: moderate drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 28 mph, 25% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Ben Stack?
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.
