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Wester Balloch routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from InveruglasModerate
The standard hiking route to Wester Balloch starts from Inveruglas, it offers a moderate ascent with scenic views of Loch Lomond, the path is well-trodden and suitable for most hikers
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from InveruglasGrade 1 Scramble
The North Ridge Scramble provides a more challenging ascent with some exposure, it is recommended for experienced scramblers, the route follows the ridge line with stunning vistas
South Face ClimbClimbing · 6km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 10m · from ArdluiGrade 3 Climb
The South Face Climb is a technical route requiring climbing gear, it is suitable for experienced climbers looking for a challenging ascent, the route offers dramatic views and a sense of accomplishment
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Wester Balloch today?
Wester Balloch today (updated 06:33, 28 Oct): up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 43 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Tuesday, summit gusts 11 mph.
Wester Balloch weather today
Slight rain, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 43 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Wester Balloch weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Wester Balloch weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Wester Balloch 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°/2° | -4° | 23/43 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 7°/5° | -1° | 35/44 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Fog | Poor | 8°/5° | -1° | 41/51 | 10% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 8°/4° | 2° | 14/17 | 22% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 6°/-3° | -5° | 13/17 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 7°/-3° | -7° | 10/13 | 8% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 8°/-2° | -5° | 9/11 | 2% |
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Wester Balloch 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°/-1° | -5° | 9/12 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Mainly clear | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 6/8 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Overcast | Good | 4°/-2° | -5° | 8/10 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Partly cloudy | Good | 3°/-2° | -5° | 17/21 | 15% |
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| Sun 8Overcast | Good | 3°/-1° | -4° | 21/26 | 16% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 21/27 | 28% |
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| Tue 10Fog | Good | 3°/0° | -3° | 15/19 | 23% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Wester Balloch each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 805m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Wester Balloch 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 07:13, sunset 16:38
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:11 and starts 15:40. From the summit you see the sun 07:06 to 16:44.
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About Wester Balloch
Wester Balloch is 805 m (2,642 ft) high with 63 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 265th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Easter Balloch (1.3 km), Wester Watery Knowe (1.1 km) and Benty Roads (2.6 km).
How high is Wester Balloch?
Wester Balloch is 805 metres high with 63 metres of prominence.
Where is Wester Balloch?
Wester Balloch is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Wester Balloch?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Wester Balloch, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Wester Balloch 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 Wester Balloch tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: mostly dry, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 35 mph gusting 44 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Wester Balloch this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 14 mph gusting 17 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -5°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 17 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Wester Balloch?
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.
