Corbett · Arrochar & Trossachs
Beinn Each
Beinn Each — 'the hill of the horse' — sits south of Stuc a' Chroin in the Lochearnhead Munros, forming the natural southern continuation of the Stuc a' Chroin ridge. The 813m summit is the highest of the lower Lochearnhead hills and gives a fine grassy ridge walk with views across Loch Earn to Ben Vorlich and south to the central belt. Many hillwalkers tackle Beinn Each alongside Stuc a' Chroin in a long traverse, but it makes a satisfying half-day on its own from Glen Ample.
Quick facts
- Height
- 811.2m/ 2661ft
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 750 m
- Time
- 3–5 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN601158
- Parking
- NN596234
- Nearest city
- Stirling
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
farm track 15% · heather hillside 45% · steep upper slope 30% · summit area 10%
Park at the Glen Ample car park near Edinample (NN596234) at the south end of Loch Earn. Walk through the gate and follow the estate track south up Glen Ample for around 2km. Leave the track and climb west onto the south-east ridge of Beinn Each. The route gains height steadily over grass and heather to the summit. For an extension, continue north along the ridge to Stuc a' Chroin (Munro). Allow 5 hours for Beinn Each alone.
Terrain
Glen Ample track is excellent for the first kilometre. Beyond it, grass and heather underfoot with peat patches scattered across the south-east ridge. A vague path develops higher up. The summit area is broad and grassy. Below the summit on the west side there are some rocky steps where the ridge to Stuc a' Chroin begins.
In winter
Lochearnhead hills hold snow well from January through March on the north and east aspects. Beinn Each in firm winter conditions is a friendly day with no avalanche concerns on the south-east ridge route. The Glen Ample track gives reliable access. Cornice forms on the north side; useful if you continue toward Stuc a' Chroin.
This hill is in the Lochaber SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 12m
- Edinburgh2h 51m
OS maps: OS Landranger 57
Mobile signal: Poor signal in Balquhidder area; brief coverage with views toward Callander
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:38
- Sunset
- 21:51
- Civil dawn
- 03:40
- Civil dusk
- 22:49
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
Pair with
Curated multi-hill combinations from Beinn Each.
On a long-distance route
Beinn Each sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Beinn Each on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Dunblane station
Stirling-area; Sheriffmuir; gateway north
23km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TripSCOTBase yourself in Callander
Trossachs gateway — Ben Ledi, Stuc a Chroin, Rob Roy Way
8km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Deanston
Doune — converted cotton mill; floral, honeyed Perthshire distillery
19km from the hill
tastescot.co.uk
Beinn Each — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Each?
- Beinn Each is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 11km with 750m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-5 hours. Terrain: Glen Ample track is excellent for the first kilometre.
- Where do I park for Beinn Each?
- Standard parking is at NN596234 near Stirling. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Beinn Each?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn Each are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Beinn Each?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Beinn Each?
- Poor signal in Balquhidder area; brief coverage with views toward Callander
- Is Beinn Each safe in winter?
- Lochearnhead hills hold snow well from January through March on the north and east aspects. Beinn Each in firm winter conditions is a friendly day with no avalanche concerns on the south-east ridge route. The Glen Ample track gives reliable access. Cornice forms on the north side; useful if you continue toward Stuc a' Chroin.