Routes up
Ben Tirran routes: 4 ways to the top
Shank of Inchgrundle RouteHiking · 12km · 650 m ascent · ~3h 30m · from InchgrundleModerate
This route starts from Inchgrundle and follows a path along the Shank of Inchgrundle, offering scenic views of Loch Lee and the surrounding glens.
Loch Wharral CircuitHiking · 14km · 700 m ascent · ~4h 0m · from Clova HotelModerate
The circuit begins at Clova Hotel, ascending via Loch Wharral and returning through the picturesque Glen Clova.
Loch Brandy RouteHiking · 11km · 680 m ascent · ~3h 20m · from Clova HotelModerate
Starting from Clova Hotel, this route takes you past Loch Brandy and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Clova HotelGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route takes you up the south ridge of Ben Tirran, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ben Tirran today?
Ben Tirran today (updated 02:34, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 41 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 15 mph.
Ben Tirran weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 41 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ben Tirran weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ben Tirran weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 22 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Ben Tirran summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 6°/2° | -5° | 26/41 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -1° | 34/42 | 12% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | -1° | 35/44 | 7% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 7°/4° | 1° | 17/22 | 20% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 18/22 | 10% |
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| Mon 2Mainly clear | Good | 6°/-3° | -6° | 12/15 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 8°/-2° | -5° | 12/15 | 4% |
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Ben Tirran 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 4Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 13/16 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 5/7 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 9/11 | 6% |
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| Sat 7Partly cloudy | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 16/20 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 18/23 | 13% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -5° | 15/18 | 27% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 15/19 | 20% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Tirran each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 897m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Tirran 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 07:13, sunset 16:38
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:10 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:06 to 16:44.
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About Ben Tirran
Ben Tirran is 897 m (2,943 ft) high with 246 m of prominence. It is in Angus, Scotland. OS grid reference NO373746. It is the highest of the 30 summits Peakify lists in Angus. The nearest summits are Muckle Cairn (2.0 km), Craigs of Loch Wharral (1.6 km) and Green Hill (2.7 km).
How high is Ben Tirran?
Ben Tirran is 897 metres high with 246 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Tirran?
Ben Tirran is listed in Angus, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ben Tirran?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Ben Tirran, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Shank of Inchgrundle Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Tirran 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 Tirran tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 42 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Ben Tirran this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 22 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 18 mph gusting 22 mph, 10% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Ben Tirran?
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.
