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Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne]

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
948 m (3110 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NN20361871
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
216 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Yellow hill
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Beinn Bhuidhe is an isolated Munro at the head of Loch Fyne, separating Glen Fyne from Glen Shira. There are roads in both glens but Beinn Bhuidhe is mostly accessed from Glen Fyne.

It is a large mountain with three ridges like the prongs of a trident pointing SW. The longest ridge is the more southern of the three to Clachan Hill, the shortest the more northern to Beinn an t-Sidhein.

In the middle lies the main ridge on which the summit is located, which runs from Tom a' Phiobaire in the SW to Ceann Gardh in the NE with the summit in a central location.

There are good tracks giving access to the long and short SW ridges but the short and steep route WNW from Inverchorachan House is the most popular.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne] include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne]

Heading up the path from Inverchoracan. The track climbs up straightforward slopes to the left of the waterfall onto the leveller ground above. March 24th 2008

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

Beinn Bhuidhe's summit ridge from the south-east, having reached the level ground at 750-800m above the track from the quarry side of Glen Fyne. March 24th 2008

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce

Beinn Bhuidhe from bealach of Beinn a Chelibh and Ben Lui, March 16th 2008

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Beinn Bhuide taken from below the main ridge

© Alan Palin
Image by Alan Palin
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lomond
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Beinn a Chleibh
by Metcheck
Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne] Area Map
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A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne]
9.6 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
17.2 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
17.2 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
17.3 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
17.7 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
17.7 km
Burnbrae B & B
Shore Road Arrochar
18.4 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
19.2 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
24.2 km
The Old School
Dalavich, Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute
25.0 km
Rowardennan Hotel
Rowardennan, Loch Lomond
25.2 km
Inverbeg Holiday Park
Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll
29.9 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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  Routes that include Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne]
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1082 m 20.60 km 6 hrs Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne]  Relatively long approach road which can be cycled. Moderate ascent with some steep slopes.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne]

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne]

On the summit of Beinn Bhuidhe

© Claire Wales
Image by Claire Wales

Roy and John on the top in unusually good scottish winter weather.

© John Forster
Image by John Forster

Long and hot day...but a good one

© Scott Gemell
Image by Scott Gemell

At the top Beinn Bhuidhe, 21/06/09

© Peter Cook
Image by Peter Cook
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Claire Wales
wrote on
March 9, 2010
Definitely one to climb in the winter when the ground is frozen and there is snow in the gullies. Cycled to the first forestry gate where there are bike racks to lock up the bike. Then walked approx 1 km to the unused cottage. There is another forestry gate and the path up the mountain starts on the left just through the gate. Steep climb up the gully by the big stream on your right. On reaching higher ground the path peters out and you can chose your own route across the moor. The summit massif gives a number of routes to the summit ridge, all in steep gullies. Great in the snow!! Once on the ridge a lovely snow capped climb to the top. Easy to get disorientated on the way down and head too much to the right. Great day on a mountain that has earned my respect.
Murray Tosh
wrote on
February 16, 2010
Sadly beaten by the weather. Attempted the climb on Sunday (14th Feb '10). Difficult on the lower path due to ice so a fair bit of scrambling involved. Higher up into the snow and it became pretty hard going. Got to the ridge then the weather closed in - were pretty sure we were withing spitting distance but the weather forced us to come back down. Excellent fun in the snow on the return though to make up for it. One of the harder climbs so far but well worth it. We're going to try again in a month or two. Hopefully get the summit next time.
Stewart Howie
wrote on
November 21, 2009
In defence of this hill...got to the top of this on the second attempt in Nov 09 having been beaten by ice on very steep slopes on a spectacular day in Feb 09. This time it was very, very wet and overcast with no views, but still a fine hill and for me the hardest of the Arrochar Alps - if it can be included in that group. Also entertained by 2 eagles thermalling on the walk up the glen. And lots of curious deer. What's that quote about no such thing as a boring hill ....? It's a good day out.
John Gilchrist
wrote on
July 17, 2009
Miles-trudging; bracken-chopping; bog-hopping; path-losing; tussock-jumping...dullsville!
Scott Gemell
wrote on
July 15, 2009
Not a great advocate of using bikes myself but i can see the point here,done the walk in through Glen Fyne and that is a wonderful walk. Took the path directly after the cottages and followed the right side of the burn all the way, it gets a bit close to the gully at times and one little bit demands some attention...nothing hard though. Followed the well worn path to the summit and back again,the views were tremendous and worth the effort and then it was a case of retracing the steps to the glen and the walk out...the walk out can be a drain after a long day but the hill is worth it.
 
 

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