Routes up
Ben Vuirich routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 12km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Loch MoraigModerate
This route starts from Loch Moraig and follows a clear path up the gentle slopes of Ben Vuirich, offering expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
Alternative Southern ApproachHiking · 14km · 650 m ascent · ~3h 55m · from StralochModerate
This alternative route approaches Ben Vuirich from the south, starting at Straloch and involves a longer walk through varied terrain.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 10m · from Loch MoraigGrade 1 Scramble
This scrambling route takes the north ridge of Ben Vuirich, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ben Vuirich today?
Ben Vuirich today (updated 15:15, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 45 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 17 mph.
Ben Vuirich weather today
Dense drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 45 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ben Vuirich weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 36 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ben Vuirich weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Ben Vuirich summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayDense drizzle | Marginal | 5°/2° | -4° | 36/45 | 100% |
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| TomorrowModerate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 1° | 29/36 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | 0° | 32/41 | 2% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 8°/-1° | -4° | 14/17 | 16% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/-4° | -7° | 17/21 | 4% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 5°/-3° | -6° | 18/23 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 7°/-2° | -5° | 14/18 | 1% |
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Ben Vuirich 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 | 3°/-2° | -5° | 12/15 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 2°/-2° | -5° | 15/19 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 3°/0° | -2° | 15/19 | 3% |
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| Sat 7Light drizzle | Good | 3°/1° | -2° | 15/19 | 10% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -4° | 19/23 | 18% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 7°/3° | 0° | 30/38 | 22% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 8°/3° | 1° | 44/54 | 23% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ben Vuirich each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 903m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ben Vuirich 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 07:15, sunset 16:40
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:08 to 16:47.
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About Ben Vuirich
Ben Vuirich is 903 m (2,963 ft) high with 346 m of prominence. It is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is the 43rd highest of the 220 summits Peakify lists in Perth and Kinross. The nearest summits are Carn Dubh (0.8 km), Creag nan Gobhar (1.8 km) and Creag Chlacharnach (2.6 km).
How high is Ben Vuirich?
Ben Vuirich is 903 metres high with 346 metres of prominence.
Where is Ben Vuirich?
Ben Vuirich is listed in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ben Vuirich?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Ben Vuirich, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ben Vuirich 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 Vuirich tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 36 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Ben Vuirich this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 17 mph gusting 21 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Ben Vuirich?
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.
