Corbett · Fife & Perthshire
Beinn Odhar
Beinn Odhar is the shapely cone rising directly above Tyndrum on the A82 — every driver heading north to Glen Coe or Fort William sees it, and many a hillwalker has bagged it on a quick stop on the way home from somewhere further west. The 901m summit gives a panoramic view across Strath Fillan to Ben More and Stob Binnein, north to Beinn Dorain's flanks, and west into Glen Lochy. The walk is short, sharp, and almost cartoonishly simple in shape: a steady climb up a grass cone with no route-finding required.
Quick facts
- Height
- 900.8m/ 2955ft
- Distance
- 8 km
- Ascent
- 730 m
- Time
- 2–4 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN337338
- Parking
- NN329308
- Nearest city
- Fort William
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
roadside grass 20% · heather slope 40% · grassy ridge 30% · summit area 10%
Park in the lay-by just north of Tyndrum at Auchertyre or use the village car park. From either, cross the railway and pick up the path heading north onto Beinn Odhar's south ridge. The route climbs steadily and almost continuously over grass and heather to the summit. There are no false tops to speak of; the hill is the climb. The descent reverses the line, or for a longer day continue north over the saddle to Beinn Chaorach. Allow 3.5–4.5 hours.
Terrain
Grass and heather throughout — wet on the lower flanks, drier on the upper cone. A clear path of sorts, made by feet rather than estate work, runs most of the way. The summit area is broad and grassy with a modest cairn. Easier underfoot than most western Corbetts.
In winter
An excellent winter introduction Corbett — the cone shape gives no avalanche-prone steep ground, the route is hard to lose, and access from Tyndrum is reliable in all but the worst weather. Snow holds well on the north-east aspect. Crampons rarely essential; axe helpful for confidence on the upper grass. Great early-season fitness day.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 44m
- Edinburgh2h 20m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50
Mobile signal: Reasonable EE/Vodafone in Tyndrum village; intermittent on the upper south ridge; usable on the summit with line-of-sight to the A82
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:39
- Sunset
- 21:54
- Civil dawn
- 03:40
- Civil dusk
- 22:53
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
Around Beinn Odhar on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Beinn Odhar — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Odhar?
- Beinn Odhar is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 8km with 730m of ascent and takes most walkers 2-4 hours. Terrain: Grass and heather throughout — wet on the lower flanks, drier on the upper cone.
- Where do I park for Beinn Odhar?
- Standard parking is at NN329308 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 Odhar?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn Odhar are 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 Odhar?
- 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 Odhar?
- Reasonable EE/Vodafone in Tyndrum village; intermittent on the upper south ridge; usable on the summit with line-of-sight to the A82
- Is Beinn Odhar safe in winter?
- An excellent winter introduction Corbett — the cone shape gives no avalanche-prone steep ground, the route is hard to lose, and access from Tyndrum is reliable in all but the worst weather. Snow holds well on the north-east aspect. Crampons rarely essential; axe helpful for confidence on the upper grass. Great early-season fitness day.