Routes up
Bile Buidhe routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from LochgoilheadModerate
This route ascends Bile Buidhe via the south ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
West Approach HikeHiking · 10km · 550 m ascent · ~2h 55m · from ArdgartanModerate
A longer hike approaching from the west, offering a more gradual ascent.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from LochgoilheadGrade 1 Scramble
An exciting scramble up the east ridge, suitable for those with some scrambling experience.
North Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from LochgoilheadGrade 3 Climb
A challenging climb up the north face, recommended for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Bile Buidhe today?
Bile Buidhe today (updated 06:12, 28 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 49 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 10 mph.
Bile Buidhe weather today
Dense drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 49 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Bile Buidhe weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Bile Buidhe weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 23% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Bile Buidhe summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayDense drizzle | Marginal | 7°/3° | -3° | 39/49 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 9°/5° | 2° | 37/46 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Poor | 10°/4° | 2° | 41/51 | 8% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 7°/2° | 1° | 13/17 | 23% |
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| Sun 1Overcast | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 9/11 | 22% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 7°/-2° | -6° | 8/10 | 6% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 8°/-3° | -7° | 10/12 | 0% |
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Bile Buidhe 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 | 5°/2° | -1° | 11/13 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 5/6 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 6/10 | 2% |
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| Sat 7Overcast | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 16/19 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 18/23 | 20% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 18/23 | 25% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -6° | 13/17 | 24% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Bile Buidhe each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 731m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Bile Buidhe 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 07:16, sunset 16:39
9h 23m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:14 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:45.
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About Bile Buidhe
Bile Buidhe is 731 m (2,398 ft) high with 20 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 362nd highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Carn Tarsuinn (1.1 km), Carn na h-Ailig (2.3 km) and Geal Charn (1.9 km).
How high is Bile Buidhe?
Bile Buidhe is 731 metres high with 20 metres of prominence.
Where is Bile Buidhe?
Bile Buidhe is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Bile Buidhe?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Bile Buidhe, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Bile Buidhe 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 Bile Buidhe tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Bile Buidhe this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 23% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 11 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Bile Buidhe?
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.
