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Blath Bhalg routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from KirkmichaelModerate
The standard route to Blath Bhalg starts from Kirkmichael and follows a well-defined path, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
Alternative RouteHiking · 7km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Bridge of CallyModerate
This alternative route begins at Bridge of Cally and takes a more direct path to the summit, suitable for those looking for a shorter hike.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 9km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from KirkmichaelGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge offers a more challenging ascent with some scrambling sections, providing an adventurous route to the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Blath Bhalg today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Blath Bhalg each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 640m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Blath Bhalg each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snow is forecast at the summit on 1 of the next 7 days, about 2.3 cm in all, most on Monday (2.3 cm). Lying snow up to 3 cm deep.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:15, sunset 16:41
9h 26m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:12 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:09 to 16:46.
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About Blath Bhalg
Blath Bhalg is 640 m (2,101 ft) high with 266 m of prominence. It is in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is the 179th highest of the 220 summits Peakify lists in Perth and Kinross. The nearest summits are Blath Bhalg West Top (0.5 km), Sgorr Gorm (3.3 km) and Creag an t-Sithein (4.9 km).
How high is Blath Bhalg?
Blath Bhalg is 640 metres high with 266 metres of prominence.
Where is Blath Bhalg?
Blath Bhalg is listed in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
Are there routes for Blath Bhalg?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Blath Bhalg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Blath Bhalg 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 Blath Bhalg?
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.
