Corbett · Fife & Perthshire
Beinn nam Fuaran
Beinn nam Fuaran — "hill of the springs" — is the fourth and most northerly of the Auch group of Corbetts, sitting above the head of Auch Gleann between Beinn a' Chaisteil and the Munro Beinn Mhanach. At 806m the summit is a small cairn on a broad grassy dome, with the view stretching west to Ben Dorain and north into Auch Gleann's upper reaches. The hill is the quietest of the Auch four, often included only on the longest combination days.
Quick facts
- Height
- 806m/ 2644ft
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 709 m
- Time
- 4–7 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN361381
- Parking
- NN317355
- Nearest city
- Fort William
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
estate track 35% · open grass 35% · broad ridge 20% · summit dome 10%
Like its Auch neighbours, the hill is reached from Auch on the A82. Walk in past Auch farm and along the West Highland Way before climbing into Auch Gleann via the estate track. Where the glen opens out, push pathless east up grass slopes to gain the broad south ridge of Beinn nam Fuaran. An undemanding pull up the ridge ends at the cairn. About 15km out-and-back with 709m of climbing for the hill alone. Most parties include it on a long Auch round.
Terrain
The Auch farm track and West Highland Way path give a firm approach. The Auch Gleann estate track is rougher but bike-able. Off the track the ground is tussocky grass with patches of bog; the broad ridge above is short grass. No exposure or rocky steps. The summit dome is featureless and demands compass work in mist; the cairn is easy to miss.
In winter
A reliable winter Corbett — gentle gradients, no avalanche risk, no cornicing on the broad ridge. The A82 corridor and Auch farm access are gritted. The Auch Gleann track ices over in cold snaps; bikes become unrideable. Daylight is short but the close approach keeps the day manageable.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 49m
- Edinburgh2h 21m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50
Mobile signal: Reasonable signal on the A82 corridor; intermittent in Auch Gleann
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:38
- Sunset
- 21:54
- Civil dawn
- 03:39
- Civil dusk
- 22:53
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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Beinn nam Fuaran — common questions
- How hard is Beinn nam Fuaran?
- Beinn nam Fuaran is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 15km with 709m of ascent and takes most walkers 4-7 hours. Terrain: The Auch farm track and West Highland Way path give a firm approach.
- Where do I park for Beinn nam Fuaran?
- Standard parking is at NN317355 near Fort William. 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 nam Fuaran?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn nam Fuaran 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 nam Fuaran?
- 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 nam Fuaran?
- Reasonable signal on the A82 corridor; intermittent in Auch Gleann
- Is Beinn nam Fuaran safe in winter?
- A reliable winter Corbett — gentle gradients, no avalanche risk, no cornicing on the broad ridge. The A82 corridor and Auch farm access are gritted. The Auch Gleann track ices over in cold snaps; bikes become unrideable. Daylight is short but the close approach keeps the day manageable.