Routes up
Binnein Shuas routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Loch LagganModerate
The standard route up Binnein Shuas starts from the shores of Loch Laggan, it follows a path through the forest before ascending the open hillside to the summit, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Loch LagganGrade 1
This route involves a scramble up the East Ridge of Binnein Shuas, it is a straightforward Grade 1 scramble with some exposure, suitable for those with a head for heights.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Loch LagganGrade 3
The West Face offers a challenging climb with several routes of varying difficulty, it is recommended for experienced climbers with appropriate gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Binnein Shuas today?
Binnein Shuas today (updated 15:16, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 41 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 12 mph.
Binnein Shuas weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 29 mph gusting 41 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Binnein Shuas weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Binnein Shuas weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Binnein Shuas 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°/3° | -3° | 29/41 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/6° | 1° | 32/40 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/6° | 1° | 31/39 | 4% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 8°/0° | -3° | 12/15 | 29% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 10/12 | 4% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 10/13 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -2° | 14/18 | 2% |
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Binnein Shuas 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° | -4° | 10/13 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-4° | -6° | 13/16 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -3° | 13/18 | 5% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 5°/0° | -3° | 13/19 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 4°/1° | -2° | 17/21 | 31% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/3° | 0° | 26/35 | 37% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Marginal | 9°/4° | 2° | 32/46 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Binnein Shuas each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 747m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Binnein Shuas 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 07:19, sunset 16:44
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:16 and starts 15:46. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:50.
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About Binnein Shuas
Binnein Shuas is 747 m (2,451 ft) high with 391 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 886th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Binnein Shuas North Top (0.3 km), Creag Pitridh (2.7 km) and Beinn a' Chlachair (4.6 km).
How high is Binnein Shuas?
Binnein Shuas is 747 metres high with 391 metres of prominence.
Where is Binnein Shuas?
Binnein Shuas is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Binnein Shuas?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Binnein Shuas, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Binnein Shuas 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 Shuas tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 32 mph gusting 40 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Binnein Shuas this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 12 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Binnein Shuas?
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.
