Corbett · Moidart
Beinn Resipol
Beinn Resipol is the isolated 845m Corbett rising above Loch Sunart in Ardnamurchan — long admired as one of the great single-hill viewpoints in Britain. The mountain stands alone on the peninsula with no rivals within several kilometres, and on a clear day the summit gives a 360° panorama across to Rum, Eigg, Muck, Mull, Lismore, Skye, and the long line of the Glenfinnan Munros. The walk in is across rough Argyll moorland from the south shore of Loch Sunart, and the day has a real sense of pilgrimage about it — few hills feel so deserving of the effort to reach them.
Quick facts
- Height
- 845m/ 2772ft
- Prominence
- 502 m
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 880 m
- Time
- 4–7 hrs
- Grid ref
- NM766654
- Parking
- NM729640
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 35km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
heather and bog 30% · open hillside 40% · rocky ascent 20% · summit rocks 10%
Park at the Resipole holiday park lay-by on the A861 (NM729640). A waymarked path heads north from the road through farmland and into the open moor of Coire an Toic, climbing past Lochan Bac an Lochain. Above the upper lochan the path becomes vague and the route weaves between grass and slabs onto the broad south-east shoulder, then continues steadily up to the small rocky summit cairn. Descent retraces the line. Allow 6–7 hours.
Terrain
Lower path is reasonable but boggy in places, especially after rain. Above the lochan the going is rougher — grass, peat hag and small rocky outcrops with no real path. The summit area is a series of small rocky tops; the highest is marked by a cairn but in cloud the others can be mistaken for it.
In winter
Maritime west-coast winter conditions — snow rarely persistent, but Atlantic systems deliver soaking rain, low cloud and ferocious wind. The featureless upper plateau in poor visibility is the real challenge; cornices form modestly on the north side. Best left until firm spring conditions for most parties unless winter mountain navigation skills are sharp.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 20m
- Edinburgh4h 0m
OS maps: OS Explorer 390
Mobile signal: Brief EE/Vodafone at Resipole; weakens through the corrie; intermittent at the summit facing south across Loch Sunart to Morvern
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:49
- Sunset
- 22:07
- Civil dawn
- 03:49
- Civil dusk
- 23:07
NOAA Solar Calculator · 13 July 2026
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Around Beinn Resipol on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Glenfinnan station
Glenfinnan Viaduct; Streap, Sgurr Thuilm, Glen Finnan Munros
21km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Tobermory
Mull base — Ben More, Treshnish, ferry to Iona
28km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Tobermory
Mull — colourful harbour-front distillery making both unpeated and peated (Ledaig) whisky
28km from the hill
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Beinn Resipol — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Resipol?
- We grade Beinn Resipol at 3/5, which puts it in moderately challenging territory. The usual route is around 14km with 880m of climbing; allow 4-7 hours. Ground conditions: Lower path is reasonable but boggy in places, especially after rain.
- How much drop does Beinn Resipol have?
- The drop is 502m: measured from the summit of Beinn Resipol down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain.
- Where's the parking for Beinn Resipol?
- Park at NM729640. Double-check the grid reference on an OS map first; informal laybys here fill early in high season.
- What's the best month to climb Beinn Resipol?
- Aim for April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Beinn Resipol. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Beinn Resipol?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Beinn Resipol?
- Brief EE/Vodafone at Resipole; weakens through the corrie; intermittent at the summit facing south across Loch Sunart to Morvern
- Is Beinn Resipol safe in winter?
- Maritime west-coast winter conditions — snow rarely persistent, but Atlantic systems deliver soaking rain, low cloud and ferocious wind. The featureless upper plateau in poor visibility is the real challenge; cornices form modestly on the north side. Best left until firm spring conditions for most parties unless winter mountain navigation skills are sharp.
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