Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne] Route Information

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Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne]

Quick Facts

This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.

Total Ascent

1082 m

An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.

Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.

Route Time

6 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

20.60 km

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A brief summary of this route.

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Notes

Relatively long approach road which can be cycled. Moderate ascent with some steep slopes.

Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.

We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.

Travel Information

Head to: Arrochar

From Arrochar (A83) travel W to head of Loch Fyne where private road/track to Glen Fyne starts.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 1,082 metres. Allow 6 hours to complete this 20.60 km route.

In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.

The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.

Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.

The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.

Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.

Route Information

Waypoint Detail

	Start from junction of minor road with A83 on S side of River Fyne
		NN19411251	Distance	Altitude 5 m

1	Head NE on south bank of River Fyne to weir
		NN21461494	Distance 3.33 km	Altitude 32 m

2	Cross river and follow the road/track NE
		NN22911614	Distance 2.00 km	Altitude 600 m

3	Continue N on Track to Inverchorachan
		NN22801798	Distance 1.92 km	Altitude 115 m

4	Leave track and ascend W by stream to Meall an Daimph
		NN20801836	Distance 2.30 km	Altitude 753 m

5	Ascend NNW through crags
		NN20681875	Distance 0.42 km	Altitude 814 m

6	Continue W to summit of Beinn Bhuidhe
		NN20361871	Distance 0.33 km	Altitude 948 m

7	Return by same route
		NN19411251	Distance 10.30 km	Altitude 5 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Beinn a Chleibh
by Metcheck

Images of Beinn Bhuidhe [Glen Fyne]

Beinn Bhuide taken from below the main ridge

Image by Alan Palin

Summit ridge of Beinn Bhuidhe looking towards the top.

Image by Claire Wales

Beinn Bhuidhe from the Allt an Lairige across Glen Fyne.

Image by John Hutcheson

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

Image by Alex Bryce

Route Area Map

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Rating & Reviews

Rating & Reviews

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Written by John Gilchrist on 17 Jul 2009:

The path up from Inverchorachan isn't immediately obvious - certainly in summer because it starts under the cover of thick bracken - and there are LOADS of streams to chose from so the route instructions here 'ascend W by stream' aren't too helpful. So note Richard's advice - the path starts just past the gate after the cottage. And beware - the path is deteriorating in many places and there's a couple of really dodgy, loose and crumbling sections sections above quite significant drops to the stream many metres below.

Written by Richard Reid on 18 Oct 2008:

Good tarmac road right along to bike rack just short of Inverchorachan.Then follow to gate just past the cottage and follow the path up the left side of the river.there is a well trodden path that takes you right to the summit which on a typical wet hill walkin day saves to much navigation then at top return back down the path to Inverchorachan cottage and back along the tarmac road to the car

Written by Peter Lang on 28 Aug 2007:

Surprised how scenic route was, waterfall and summit ridge hidden away at Inverchoranan. Pleasant walk up through bracken past running water then opens out to stunning view. Path not as bad as expected following site comments and returned same way with no problems. Grassy wet path up gully from 700m to main ridge and good path to summit with stunning views of Arrochar and Ben Cruachan. Cycle in on South side via tar road past brewery to awaiting bike rack.

Written by Steve Macluskie on 26 Jun 2007:

I was pleasantly surprised by this munro. Midweek and a sunny day I took the bike and cycled. Beautiful glen (ignoring the wee power station) and a pleasant walk up through the ferns to the plateau. Pick your own ascent of the final obvious summit and enjoy the views back over the Cobbler, Ime, Narnain & Lomond. I think the weather played a large part but I had a lovely tranquil day on my tod.

Written by Mike Watson on 14 Aug 2005:

Nice day out in the sun. Wish we'd brought the bikes but originally a non-cyclcist was going to be in our party. Fairly obvious how to get to the summit once the path runs out, a steep but not too taxing scramble on the grass required. Came back down a different route via the landrover track to the west of Newton Hill, a steep but manageble descent down grassy slopes is required to reach it but preferable to the route along the burn.

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.

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