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10:03 am
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4:51 pm
6 hours 47 minutes(s) daylight
Southern approach of Fionn Bheinn Fionn Bheinn from Achnasheen is a route in “The Fannaichs ” region / range which is located in the Loch Maree to Loch Broom area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.
This is a circular route This route Fionn Bheinn which is munro from [The Fannaiches] group geologically but lies to the south of Loch Fannich so must be climbed alone from the little village of Achnasheen on the A832. This ascent of Fionn Bheinn is merely a stroll up a grassy mound due to it's gently rolling grassy slopes on south side, the northern steeper side is hidden from the majority of visitors.
Some people save this munro for one of those bad weather days.
Distance Ascent Time
12 km/ 7 miles 790 m/ 2592 ft 4 hours plus
There is 1 munro on this route
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Munro Height Order Pronunciation Meaning
Fionn Bheinn 933 247 Feeown Vane Light colored hill
Q Grid Ref. Bearing Distance(km) Description
NH16205856 328° NNW 2.1 (2.1) Follow a track by going through some gates to the east bank of "Allt Achadh na Sine" NH15126033 27° NNE 1 (3.1) Change direction slighly onto "Creagan nan Laogh" NH15576120 325° NW 0.9 (4) "Creagan nan Laogh" is marked with a small cairn pass up steeply onto a ridge NH15056196 291° WNW 0.4 (4.4) From Col head onto the summit of "Fionn Bhein" & return to this point to descend NH147621 135° SE 0.1 (4.5) The summit Fionn Bheinn NH14796201 100° E 0.3 (4.8) Return to Col then head along the east ridge marked with a cairn NH15056196 79° E 0.3 (5.1) Col NH15376202 63° ENE 0.5 (5.6) From the knoll marked with a carn descend steeply down the eastern ridge NH15826224 110° ESE 1.9 (7.5) Descend "Sail an Tuim Bhain" untill you reach a path NH17626158 189° S 1.9 (9.4) Join the path and follow down to some woods NH17325971 187° S 0.8 (10.2) Pass through a wooded area and down to the main road NH17215887 187° S 0.8 (11) Continue back to Achnasheen along the A832 road
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.munro-madness.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
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