Routes up
Ruadh-stac Beag routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 8km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Coire Mhic FhearchairModerate
The standard route to Ruadh-stac Beag starts from Coire Mhic Fhearchair, it involves a hike through rugged terrain with some steep sections, offering stunning views of the surrounding Torridon mountains.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 9km · 700 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Coire Mhic FhearchairGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a Grade 1 scramble up the North Ridge, providing a more adventurous ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 7km · 750 m ascent · ~2h 40m · from Coire Mhic FhearchairGrade 3 Climb
The East Face offers a challenging Grade 3 climb, suitable for experienced climbers, with steep and technical sections that require climbing gear and expertise.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Ruadh-stac Beag today?
Ruadh-stac Beag today (updated 03:43, 28 Oct): up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 45 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Sunday, summit gusts 18 mph.
Ruadh-stac Beag weather today
Moderate rain, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 45 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ruadh-stac Beag weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 35% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Ruadh-stac Beag weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 46% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Ruadh-stac 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°/2° | -5° | 35/45 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 6°/5° | -1° | 38/48 | 35% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Poor | 7°/1° | -1° | 46/58 | 51% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 16/20 | 46% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 4°/-4° | -6° | 14/18 | 16% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Marginal | 4°/-5° | -8° | 16/20 | 4% |
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| Tue 3Fog | Good | 5°/-2° | -5° | 17/23 | 2% |
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Ruadh-stac 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 4Overcast | Good | 4°/1° | -1° | 18/22 | 6% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 9/11 | 10% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/-3° | -6° | 11/14 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Marginal | 2°/-5° | -8° | 13/17 | 24% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-4° | -7° | 20/25 | 27% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 16/20 | 37% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Marginal | 1°/-5° | -8° | 19/24 | 47% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Ruadh-stac Beag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 896m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Ruadh-stac 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 07:25, sunset 16:45
9h 20m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:24 and starts 15:45. From the summit you see the sun 07:17 to 16:52.
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About Ruadh-stac Beag
Ruadh-stac Beag is 896 m (2,940 ft) high with 181 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 424th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Sgurr Ban (1.3 km), Beinn Eighe - Spidean Coire nan Clach (1.7 km) and Meall a' Ghiuthais (2.1 km).
How high is Ruadh-stac Beag?
Ruadh-stac Beag is 896 metres high with 181 metres of prominence.
Where is Ruadh-stac Beag?
Ruadh-stac Beag is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Ruadh-stac Beag?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Ruadh-stac Beag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Ruadh-stac 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 Ruadh-stac Beag tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 38 mph gusting 48 mph, 35% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Ruadh-stac Beag this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 16 mph gusting 20 mph, 46% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 18 mph, 16% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Ruadh-stac 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.
