The name Beinn Bheag comes from Scottish Gaelic: "beinn" (mountain/peak) + "bheag" (small/little) — roughly "small mountain".
Beinn Bheag is a 616m (2021ft) Scottish mountain classified as a Simm, one of 2754 Simms in Scotland. Check today's Beinn Bheag summit weather including wind speed, temperature, rain risk and cloud cover before heading out. Mountain weather in Scotland can change quickly at this altitude.
Geology: The bedrock here is Etive Dyke Swarm — Porphyritic microdiorite — a coarse-grained igneous rock intermediate between granite and gabbro. Age: Silurian Period.
Planning to walk Beinn Bheag? Our summit weather forecast shows live conditions at 616m including wind speed, wind chill, temperature, freezing level, cloud base and rain risk. The forecast updates hourly using data from 7 weather models blended into the HILLANDGLEN ensemble — accuracy-weighted so the best-performing models have the most influence.
Key conditions to check before climbing Beinn Bheag: wind chill (the real temperature you'll feel on exposed ridges), freezing level (whether ice and snow are likely on the summit), cloud base (whether you'll have visibility at 616m), and wind gusts (which can be significantly stronger on exposed summits than in the valley below).
Beinn Bheag weather can change quickly at 616m. Valley conditions often differ from the summit — our forecast applies lapse rate adjustments to give you the actual temperature and wind at the top, not the nearest town. Check the 14-day outlook to find the best day to walk Beinn Bheag.
Frequently Asked Questions
How high is Beinn Bheag?
Beinn Bheag is 616 metres (2021 feet) above sea level. It is classified as a Simm in Scotland.
What is the weather like on Beinn Bheag?
At 616m, conditions on Beinn Bheag are noticeably different from the valley floor. Expect temperatures 4-6°C colder at the summit, stronger winds on exposed sections, and cloud that can sit on the tops. Check the live summit forecast on hillandglen.com for wind chill, rain risk and visibility before your walk.
Is Beinn Bheag a difficult walk?
Beinn Bheag at 616m is a hill walk requiring reasonable fitness. The main challenges are weather-related: wind, rain and poor visibility can make navigation harder. Check the summit forecast before setting out and carry waterproofs, warm layers and a map.
What is a Simm?
A Simm (Six-hundred Metre Mountain) is a Scottish hill between 600 and 914.4 metres. There are over 2,700 Simms, compiled by the Scottish Mountaineering Club. The list is a catch-all that includes many hills not on other Scottish lists.
When is the best time to climb Beinn Bheag?
The best months for climbing Beinn Bheag are typically May to September, when days are longest and weather is generally drier. June often has the best combination of long daylight hours and settled weather, with midges at their worst in July-August. Autumn can also be excellent with clearer skies and golden light.
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