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Bidein a' Chabair routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Glen DessarryModerate
This route starts from Glen Dessarry and involves a long hike through remote terrain, it offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks, suitable for experienced hikers.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Glen DessarryGrade 2
The North Ridge provides a challenging scramble with some exposure, it requires good scrambling skills and a head for heights.
East Ridge AscentScrambling · 11km · from Glen Pean BothyGrade 3
The East Ridge is a more technical scramble with several tricky sections, it is recommended for experienced scramblers only.
Southwest ApproachHiking · 13km · from StrathanDifficult
This approach from Strathan is less frequented and involves navigating through rugged terrain, it is a demanding hike.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Bidein a' Chabair each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 868m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Bidein a' Chabair 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 07:23, sunset 16:47
9h 24m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:49. From the summit you see the sun 07:16 to 16:54.
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About Bidein a' Chabair
Bidein a' Chabair is 868 m (2,846 ft) high with 553 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 510th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr na h-Aide (0.7 km), Druim nan Uadhag (2.2 km) and Druim a' Ghoirtein West Top (2.8 km).
How high is Bidein a' Chabair?
Bidein a' Chabair is 868 metres high with 553 metres of prominence.
Where is Bidein a' Chabair?
Bidein a' Chabair is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Bidein a' Chabair?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Bidein a' Chabair, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Bidein a' Chabair 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 Bidein a' Chabair?
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.
