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Dec

2008

Sunrise Sunrise 9:39 am
Sunset Sunset 4:40 pm
7 hours 0 minutes(s) daylight

Beinn Bhuidhe is a route in “The Arrochar Alps” region / range which is located in the Loch Lomond to Loch Tay area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.

On this route you return by same way

Beinn Bhuidhe is a complex little hill with steep sides of crags and wet grass that is situated between the upper reaches of Glen Fyne and Glen Shira.

From the derelict cottage climb north-west to reach a high corrie below Beinn Bhuidhe and its north-east top. Steeper slopes to the col between these two points and continue south-west along the summit ridge to reach the highest point.

Distance: 20km / 12 miles
Ascent: 950m / 3117 feet
Time: 4 hours plus

There is 1 munro on this route

MunroHeightOrderPronunciationMeaning
Beinn Bhuidhe948216Byn voo-ieYellow hill


The road can be cycled for 5-6 km until a sign advises you to leave your bike and walk. There is a metal frame available to lock your bike up.

QGrid Ref.BearingDistance(km)Description
NN19412526° NNE0.7 (0.7)From the car park walk or cycle along the private tarmac road.
NN19713143° NE2.5 (3.2)Pass through Achadunan
NN21414950° NE0.8 (4)Cross the River Fyne
NN22015417° NNE2.7 (6.7)Pass Glenfyne Lodge on the left
NN228180284° WNW0.8 (7.5)Beyond the derelict cottage through gate take to steep slopes of the hillside
NN220182306° NW1.4 (8.9)Follow the path to the left the south side burn
NN209190243° WSW0.7 (9.6)Ascend to summit of Beinn Bhuidhe. Return the same way.
Munro SummitNN203187243° WSW0.7 (10.3)The summit Beinn Bhuidhe (948 metres)

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Accommodation

This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator

The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense.
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