| | | | |
Members can control adverts, create their own log,
& contribute to the site for just £10 per year.
Would you like to know more about membership?
Home   Glossary  
Beinn a' Chaisteil [Auch] & Beinn nam Fuaran
Total Ascent 1181 m
 
Route Time 6 hrs
 
 Route Distance 18.30 km
 OS Landranger Maps Required   
Click to purchase from 
  50   Glen Orchy & Loch Etive
Only £6.29 delivered  (£11.69 laminated)
Beinn nam Fuaran
(Click to enlarge)

Beinn an Fuaran viewed from the track on the remote south shore of Loch Lyon.

© Alex Bryce
Image by Alex Bryce
Travel Information

From Tyndrum travel N on A82 to junction with private road to Auch

Route Information
The total ascent is 1,181 meters. Allow 6 hours to complete this 18.30km route.
StageDescriptionOS Grid
Start from junction of private road with A85NN31663544
1Follow private road NE to viaductNN33553622
2Bear SE and follow track till clear of cragsNN34853506
3Ascend E turning NE onto SE ridge of Beinn a'Chaisteil NN35593525
4Ascend NW on ridge to summit of Beinn a'Chaisteil to summitNN34753637
5Descend NE on broad ridge to colNN35633763
6Ascend steep slopes to summit of Beinn nam Fuaran NN36093813
7Descend NE turning N to reach pathNN36573964
8Follow track W then SW to return (N.B.track crosses river several times but no bridges)NN31663544
View Map   Print Route Details
Members can download detailed route files for use with GPS (GPX format) or Google Earth (KML files).

Would you like to know more about membership?

Coming Soon - GPS and Google Earth downloads for all Routes! (currently available for the Munros only)
Notes

Moderate route with some steep slopes but rock to traverse. Return route follows track which crosses river fords several times

Rating & Reviews
Average User Rating: Not Yet Rated Rate and Review this route   Read Reviews(0)
Weather
Glencoe
by Accuweather 		Scotland Forecasts
(Click on Western Highlands)
by MWIS (PDF format) 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lui
by Metcheck
Local Accommodation Options
Showing the nearest 10 of 35 within 100Km of the start of the route. Would you like to view all 35?
5.2 km West Highland Lodge - Crianlarich, Perthshire, FK20 8RU   Tel: 01838 300 283
5.2 km Glengarry House - Tyndrum, FK20 8RY   Tel: 01838 400224
7.3 km Inveroran Hotel - Inveroran, Bridge of Orchy, PA36 4AQ   Tel: 01838 400220
13.5 km Glenardran House - Crianlarich , FK20 8QS   Tel: 01838 300236
17.6 km Craigroyston - Dalmally, Dalmally, PA33 1AA   Tel: 01838 200234
18.7 km Suie Lodge Hotel - Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich, FK20 8QT   Tel: 01567 820417
27.6 km Killin Highland Lodges - Aberfeldy Road, Killin , Perthshire , FK21 8TX   Tel: 08 456 444 830
30.3 km Clachan Cottage Hotel - Lochside, Lochearnhead, FK19 8PU   Tel: 01567 830247
30.6 km Rosebank House - Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire, FK18 8NA   Tel: 01877 384208
31.1 km Rowantreebank B&B - Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA, G83 7AA   Tel: 01301 702318/07933030957
If you would like to have your accommodation listed on MunroMagic, please read our participation information page.
For information on camping visit ScottishCamping.com who also produce a map of scottish camp grounds.
Disclaimer. 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, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.
(M) denotes membership is required to enable the feature.
|