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Garbh-bheinn routes: 5 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 7km · 800 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from ArdgourGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge Route on Garbh-bheinn is a classic Grade 1 scramble offering stunning views over Loch Linnhe, it involves a mix of hiking and scrambling over rocky terrain.
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 8km · 850 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from ArdgourGrade 2 Scramble
The North Ridge Route is a more challenging scramble with some exposed sections, it requires good route-finding skills and a head for heights.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 5km · from ArdgourClimbing
The East Face offers several climbing routes with varying difficulties, it is popular among experienced climbers looking for a technical challenge.
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from ArdgourHiking
The Standard Hiking Route is a straightforward path to the summit, it is suitable for experienced hikers and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.
North East RidgeScrambling · 6km · 850 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Glen TarbertGrade 2
The North East Ridge provides a more technical scramble with some exposure, requiring careful navigation and a head for heights.
Summit today
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Garbh-bheinn each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 857m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Garbh-bheinn 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 16:45
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:17 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:12 to 16:51.
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About Garbh-bheinn
Garbh-bheinn is 857 m (2,812 ft) high with 33 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 543rd highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Stob Coire Sgriodain South Top (2.7 km), Meall Garbh (2.0 km) and Meall Garbh (2.2 km).
How high is Garbh-bheinn?
Garbh-bheinn is 857 metres high with 33 metres of prominence.
Where is Garbh-bheinn?
Garbh-bheinn is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Garbh-bheinn?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Garbh-bheinn, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Garbh-bheinn 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 Garbh-bheinn?
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.
