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Binnein Beag routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Route from KinlochlevenHiking · 16km · from KinlochlevenModerate
The standard route to Binnein Beag starts from Kinlochleven, following the path along the River Leven before ascending through Coire an Lochain, offering stunning views of the Mamores range.
Approach via Glen NevisHiking · 18km · from Glen NevisModerate
This route begins from Glen Nevis, following the path up through the glen and then ascending steeply to the summit, providing a more remote experience.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 17km · from KinlochlevenGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more adventurous ascent, involving some easy scrambling sections, suitable for those with a head for heights.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Binnein Beag today?
Binnein Beag today (updated 05:18, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Binnein Beag weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 53 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Binnein Beag weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 41 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Binnein Beag weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Binnein Beag summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 5°/3° | -3° | 36/53 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/5° | 1° | 33/41 | 2% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/4° | 0° | 37/47 | 43% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | -1° | 11/14 | 39% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 10/13 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 2°/-4° | -7° | 10/13 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Marginal | 4°/-5° | -8° | 14/18 | 0% |
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Binnein Beag 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°/0° | -2° | 14/17 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-1° | -3° | 7/8 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -7° | 7/9 | 11% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 1°/-4° | -8° | 14/17 | 18% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 2°/-1° | -4° | 17/21 | 23% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -4° | 10/13 | 29% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 1°/-2° | -6° | 18/23 | 33% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Binnein Beag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 943m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Binnein Beag 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 07:20, sunset 16:46
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 07:13 to 16:52.
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About Binnein Beag
Binnein Beag is 943 m (3,094 ft) high with 197 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 279th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Binnein Mor (1.7 km), Sgor Eilde Beag (2.4 km) and Sgurr Eilde Mor (2.1 km).
How high is Binnein Beag?
Binnein Beag is 943 metres high with 197 metres of prominence.
Where is Binnein Beag?
Binnein Beag is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Binnein Beag?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Binnein Beag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route from Kinlochleven (16km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Binnein Beag 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 Binnein Beag tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 41 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Binnein Beag this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Binnein Beag?
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.
