Corbett · Moidart
Rois-Bheinn
Rois-Bheinn is the highest and most westerly of the four-Corbett ridge that rises straight out of the sea between Lochailort and Loch Eilt — a hill whose 882m summit feels far higher because it stands almost directly above tidewater. The traverse east to west over Sgurr na Ba Glaise and An Stac is regarded as one of the finest mainland Corbett ridges, mixing grass, slabs and short rocky steps, with the Sound of Arisaig and the Small Isles laid out beneath. The summit cairn sits on the wreckage of an old trig point.
Quick facts
- Height
- 882.4m/ 2895ft
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 776 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NM756778
- Parking
- NM764824
- Nearest city
- Fort William
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
glen track 20% · heather and bog 25% · rocky ridge 40% · summit rocks 15%
Most parties start from the lay-by near Lochailort station on the A861 and follow the path up Coire a Bhuiridh to gain the eastern end of the ridge at An Stac. From there the ridge swings west over Sgurr na Ba Glaise and a deep bealach onto the broad final pull to Rois-Bheinn. Around 16km return with 776m of net ascent though the traverse itself accumulates considerably more once the cols are factored in. Returning down the west ridge to the road via Druim Fiaclach is an option in dry conditions.
Terrain
Lower slopes through bracken and birch are damp and tick-prone in summer. The east face onto An Stac is steep and grass-slabby in the wet — many slip here on descent. The ridge itself is generally easy walking with short rocky steps but care is needed at the col between Sgurr na Ba Glaise and Rois-Bheinn where a small step drops off northwards into broken ground.
In winter
A coastal Moidart hill where snow cover is intermittent — single storms can plaster the ridge then strip it again within days. The east face below An Stac becomes a serious slope in full winter conditions and is best avoided in favour of a longer line via the western shoulder. Cornices form along the north side of the main ridge after south-westerly storms. The lochside road is rarely blocked but ice on the path approach is common.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 59m
- Edinburgh4h 30m
OS maps: OS Landranger 40
Mobile signal: No signal on this remote Moidart coast hill
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:40
- Sunset
- 22:01
- Civil dawn
- 03:40
- Civil dusk
- 23:01
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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Rois-Bheinn — common questions
- How hard is Rois-Bheinn?
- Rois-Bheinn is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 16km with 776m of ascent and takes most walkers 5-8 hours. Terrain: Lower slopes through bracken and birch are damp and tick-prone in summer.
- Where do I park for Rois-Bheinn?
- Standard parking is at NM764824 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 Rois-Bheinn?
- The standard good-weather months for Rois-Bheinn are May, June, July, August, September. 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 Rois-Bheinn?
- 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 Rois-Bheinn?
- No signal on this remote Moidart coast hill
- Is Rois-Bheinn safe in winter?
- A coastal Moidart hill where snow cover is intermittent — single storms can plaster the ridge then strip it again within days. The east face below An Stac becomes a serious slope in full winter conditions and is best avoided in favour of a longer line via the western shoulder. Cornices form along the north side of the main ridge after south-westerly storms. The lochside road is rarely blocked but ice on the path approach is common.