Beinn Sgritheall
Mountain Remote coastal Munro on Knoydart peninsula
On a west‑coast peninsula, Beinn Sgritheall offers long ridge routes and sea views; walkers come for remote single‑day or multi‑day routes into coastal highlands.
How to Get to Beinn Sgritheall #
Access typically from the west coast via ferry or small boat to coastal villages, or by long drives and rough tracks from nearby towns. Check local boat schedules if approaching by sea.
Tips for Visiting Beinn Sgritheall #
- Knoydart is remote - expect rough tracks rather than roads and little to no cellphone reception.
- Combine the climb with other local routes to justify the long travel time; the mountain rewards multi-day exploration.
- Watch the tide and sea crossing times if approaching via boat from Inverie or other coastal landing points.
Best Time to Visit Beinn Sgritheall #
Best during the short Highland summer; the area is wild and access can be weather-dependent.
Weather & Climate near Beinn Sgritheall #
Beinn Sgritheall's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (3085 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (369 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (246 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (300 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (292 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (333 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (352 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (355 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
