Am Binnein Mountain
Mountain (Munro) in Scotland popular with hikers
A Scottish mountain popular with hillwalkers for steep ridges and ridge scrambles; visitors come for hard days on the hill and wide Highland views.
Am Binnein at a Glance#
About Am Binnein#
Am Binnein is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands, classified as a Munro and rising to about 1,165 metres. It is part of the rugged ridge country popular with hillwalkers in the Lochaber area.
The mountain features steep slopes and a rocky summit ridge that give wide views over adjacent glens and nearby peaks in the Mamores and Ben Nevis group. Routes to the summit are steep and involve rough ground; clear weather gives the best visibility.
Formed by the geology of the Highlands, the peak has long been part of local hillwalking traditions and is typically visited for its mountaineering and panoramic qualities. Over time paths and informal routes have become established from nearby access points.
Geographically it sits in Lochaber in the central Highlands, within driving distance of Fort William and near the village of Kinlochleven; the landscape around it is mountainous with deep glens and lochs.
- Elevation and status: Summit listed as a Munro with an elevation around 1,165 metres, offering broad Highland views on clear days.
- Typical ascent: Commonly climbed from approaches near Kinlochleven and Fort William, routes involve steep, rocky ground and can require scrambling.
Weather & Climate near Am Binnein#
Am Binnein's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 12°C. Heavy rainfall (2973 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 375 mm | overcast | 97% | 13.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 247 mm | overcast | 95% | 13.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 283 mm | overcast | 93% | 11.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 5° | -4° | 167 mm | overcast | 89% | 9.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 9° | 0° | 157 mm | overcast | 87% | 8.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 11° | 4° | 148 mm | overcast | 87% | 8.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Poor | 7° - 13° | 6° | 160 mm | overcast | 88% | 8.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Poor | 7° - 12° | 6° | 191 mm | overcast | 90% | 8.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 10° | 3° | 266 mm | overcast | 92% | 9.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 6° | -2° | 321 mm | overcast | 94% | 11.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 4° | -6° | 323 mm | overcast | 96% | 12.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 335 mm | overcast | 97% | 12.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
