Corbett · North-West Highlands
Beinn Tharsuinn
Beinn Tharsuinn — 'the transverse hill' — sits at 861m on the watershed between Strathconon and Glen Carron, north of Achnasheen. Its summit looks across at Bidean an Eoin Dèirg, Maoile Lunndaidh and the wide moorland of Strath Bran. Solo ascents are rare; the hill more commonly gets bagged on an extended Strathconon round or in combination with the Attadale Corbett cluster to the south.
Quick facts
- Height
- 861.2m/ 2825ft
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 950 m
- Time
- 6–9 hrs
- Grid ref
- NH055433
- Parking
- NH274515
- Nearest
- Ullapool· Inverness 61km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
stalkers path 30% · rough heather 40% · grassy upper ridge 20% · summit area 10%
Drive up Strathconon to the parking near Strathanmore (NH274515), at the end of a long single-track approach past Loch Beannacharain. From there, walking the estate track six kilometres west sets you up to climb north onto the wide south-east shoulder. A long steady pull leads to the summit cairn. For the larger Attadale round, traverse west across Bidean an Eoin Dèirg and beyond. Round trip 9–10 hours.
Terrain
Estate track on the long approach — quick walking but tedious in distance. Off the track, the ground is rough heather and grass dotted with peat hag in the bealachs. The summit area is firm rock and grass with a clear cairn. Drier underfoot than the western Wester Ross hills because of the Strathconon position.
In winter
Snow holds well on the summit ridge through January and February. The long Strathconon drive can be slow and weather-dependent. No avalanche concerns on the standard south-east ridge. A reasonable solo Corbett day in firm conditions but pace it carefully — the round trip from Strathanmore is long for a winter daylight window.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 34m
- Edinburgh4h 59m
OS maps: OS Landranger 25
Mobile signal: EE/Vodafone usable in Strathconon village; weakens up the glen; no signal in the upper estate or on the summit
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:34
- Sunset
- 22:03
- Civil dawn
- 03:31
- Civil dusk
- 23:07
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
Around Beinn Tharsuinn on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Beinn Tharsuinn — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Tharsuinn?
- Beinn Tharsuinn is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 22km with 950m of ascent and takes most walkers 6-9 hours. Terrain: Estate track on the long approach — quick walking but tedious in distance.
- Where do I park for Beinn Tharsuinn?
- Standard parking is at NH274515 near Ullapool. 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 Tharsuinn?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn Tharsuinn 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 Tharsuinn?
- 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 Tharsuinn?
- EE/Vodafone usable in Strathconon village; weakens up the glen; no signal in the upper estate or on the summit
- Is Beinn Tharsuinn safe in winter?
- Snow holds well on the summit ridge through January and February. The long Strathconon drive can be slow and weather-dependent. No avalanche concerns on the standard south-east ridge. A reasonable solo Corbett day in firm conditions but pace it carefully — the round trip from Strathanmore is long for a winter daylight window.