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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
 

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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.

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Picture Gallery for Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne]

Looking SW along ridge to summit.

© David Scott
Image by David Scott

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 from near Ben A'an; 18th March 2008.

© Roger Vander Steen
Image by Roger Vander Steen

Looking NE along the summit ridge towards the Tyndrum hills on a superb day 3/1/09

© Colin Fridge
Image by Colin Fridge
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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 'as the crow flies' from Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne]
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
15.8 km
Taychreggan Hotel
Kilchrenan, By Taynuilt
17.3 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
18.4 km
Morelaggan House
Arrochar
20.2 km
The Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro
Bridge Of Awe
22.2 km
Ben More
Crianlarich
30.0 km
Luib Hotel
Luib, nr.Crianlarich,
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne].

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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]

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Me at the summit of Beinn Bhuidhe with daw, and danny from Auchinleck Hillwalking club, another great day,

© John Frew
Image by John Frew

Me at the top of Beinn Bhuidhe on 25 June 2011. Cycled 5.5 km up Glen Fyne and walked 1.5 km to abandoned cottage at Inverchorachan. Then up path beside steam and eventually onto ridge. Weather dry at bottom but very misty up top.

© Cameron Gair
Image by Cameron Gair

Me and Tam at the summit of Beinn Bhuidhe, midge-bitten and sunburnt, on a great day's walking and cycling in July 2011.

© Michael Hill
Image by Michael Hill

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© Colin Mochan
Image by Colin Mochan
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Gary Tate
wrote on
May 8, 2011
Long walk in before ascending. Ascent starts directly after second metal gate along path. Track leads directly up along side stream fairly steep and eroded in places until you reach the waterfall. There is a path that leads upwards to the left of the waterfall, but this leads to a grassy plateau above where the path disappears. Although there is no visable path I took the Cicerone book route and followed the tributary to the right of the waterfall. You can cross the burn just below the waterfall. Follow the tributary up the steep grassy hillside. It is steep and if like me it was misty you do start to wonder if you are going the right way, but persist with this route keeping the tributary on your left until you see the ridge to your right and hopefull the coll directly above you. Head for the coll on top of the ridge (leave a marker here for your return journey) and turn left following the path to the sumit, which is an easy walk of about 1.5 km. Return same way as ascent.
James Corrigan
wrote on
September 12, 2010
Knowing of the long trek out to Beinn Bhuidhe we cycled out and parked the bikes at a steel rail.There is a small hydro station across the river.The abandoned house at Inverchorachan is passed then the steep and relentless journey up an obvious rocky path.There is one slightly tricky part on this path where a wee scramble is needed.The burn cascades down to the right of the path most of the way up the hill.When you reach the coire be ready for some very boggy ground as you approach the very steep path up the ridge.Soon you reach a tiny cairn.Make West here and on to an obvious path the the summit.The Trig pillar has collapsed,by looks of things a long time ago! Decided to return by crossing to the East top and then down the Moreland, across to the burn and back on to the path we used to start the ascent.There is a nice waterfall seen on the ascent.We got close up to it on the descent and got some nice pics of it.You need your fitness for this hill.It is steep most of the way.
mick smith
wrote on
May 21, 2010
although it was a nice dry & clammy day unfortunately the cloud was on the summit so the view was zero how ever the walk was brilliant
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.
 
 

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