Routes up
Stuc Bheag routes: 3 ways to the top
Stuc Bheag South RidgeScrambling · 8km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Loch LubnaigGrade 1
The South Ridge of Stuc Bheag offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over Loch Lubnaig, it is a popular choice for those looking to combine hiking with some easy scrambling.
Stuc Bheag Circular RouteHiking · 10km · 750 m ascent · ~3h 15m · from Loch LubnaigHiking
This circular route takes you from Loch Lubnaig up to the summit of Stuc Bheag and back, offering a mix of forest paths and open hillside.
Stuc Bheag North-East RidgeScrambling · 7km · 680 m ascent · ~2h 30m · from Loch EarnGrade 2
The North-East Ridge provides a more challenging scramble with steeper sections and requires good route-finding skills, it is less traveled than the South Ridge.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Stuc Bheag today?
Stuc Bheag today (updated 04:03, 28 Oct): up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 46 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 13 mph.
Stuc Bheag weather today
Moderate rain, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -6°C, summit wind 36 mph gusting 46 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Stuc Bheag weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
Stuc Bheag weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 13 mph, 46% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Stuc Bheag summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 4°/1° | -6° | 36/46 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Poor | 5°/4° | -2° | 41/52 | 6% |
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| Fri 30Moderate drizzle | Poor | 6°/1° | -2° | 44/56 | 38% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 11/13 | 46% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 3°/-3° | -7° | 10/13 | 14% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Marginal | 3°/-4° | -8° | 10/13 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Marginal | 3°/-5° | -8° | 16/20 | 2% |
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Stuc Bheag 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 | 3°/-1° | -3° | 15/19 | 7% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 3°/-2° | -4° | 7/9 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 2°/-3° | -6° | 7/10 | 12% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 1°/-4° | -7° | 15/19 | 22% |
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| Sun 8Light drizzle | Good | 1°/-3° | -6° | 21/26 | 27% |
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| Mon 9Light drizzle | Good | 2°/-2° | -4° | 14/17 | 35% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 0°/-3° | -6° | 18/23 | 47% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Stuc Bheag each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 1075m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Stuc Bheag 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 07:23, sunset 16:45
9h 22m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:21 and starts 15:47. From the summit you see the sun 07:15 to 16:53.
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About Stuc Bheag
Stuc Bheag is 1,075 m (3,527 ft) high with 48 m of prominence. It is in Highland, Scotland. It is the 59th highest of the 1,458 summits Peakify lists in Highland. The nearest summits are Stuc Mor (0.5 km), Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan West Top (0.9 km) and Sgurr nan Ceathramhnan (0.9 km).
How high is Stuc Bheag?
Stuc Bheag is 1,075 metres high with 48 metres of prominence.
Where is Stuc Bheag?
Stuc Bheag is listed in Highland, Scotland.
Are there routes for Stuc Bheag?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Stuc Bheag, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details.
Is it safe to climb Stuc Bheag 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 Stuc Bheag tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 5°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 41 mph gusting 52 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
What is the weather on Stuc Bheag this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: light drizzle, up to 4°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 13 mph, 46% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 3°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -7°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 14% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Stuc Bheag?
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.
