Donald · Central Belt
Beinn nan Eun
Beinn nan Eun (631m) — the hill of the birds — is a rolling moorland top above Glen Lednock north of Comrie, where the Highland Boundary Fault throws up its first serious peaks. The summit is unmarked among a wide spread of flat heather; the trig column for Auchnafree Hill lies further north. Beinn nan Eun looks out across Loch Earn to the Trossachs and up to the Ben Chonzie massif.
Quick facts
- Height
- 631m/ 2070ft
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 473 m
- Time
- 3–5 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN723131
- Parking
- NN707118
- Nearest
- Stirling· Stirling 21km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather and bog 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
Start from the Invergeldie road end above Glen Lednock at NN743271 and follow the estate track south-west onto open moorland before climbing the broad east shoulder. The walk covers 12km with 473m of ascent. The estate track does the lower work but the summit dome is heather and bog, with no clear path. A compass bearing is needed to locate the true high point among the rolling tussocks.
Terrain
Long heather and deep peat hags dominate the upper hill — the kind of ground that doubles walking times in poor conditions. The estate track from Invergeldie is well maintained as far as the foot of the slope, but above that progress is slow over hag-broken moor. Grouse butts dot the eastern flank and provide useful landmarks.
In winter
This Highland-edge ground catches Atlantic snowfall and the broad flat top can be a wilderness of drifted hags and frozen sphagnum. The heather is unkind to crampons but provides some grip when verglas coats the peat. Visibility drops fast off Glen Lednock and the lack of summit features makes whiteout navigation onerous — bearings off the estate track are essential.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 11m
- Edinburgh2h 34m
OS maps: OS Landranger 57
Mobile signal: Poor. Remote central Argyll; limited coverage on most networks.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:38
- Sunset
- 21:50
- Civil dawn
- 03:39
- Civil dusk
- 22:48
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
Around Beinn nan Eun on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Dunblane station
Stirling-area; Sheriffmuir; gateway north
14km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TripSCOTBase yourself in Callander
Trossachs gateway — Ben Ledi, Stuc a Chroin, Rob Roy Way
11km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Deanston
Doune — converted cotton mill; floral, honeyed Perthshire distillery
13km from the hill
tastescot.co.uk
Beinn nan Eun — common questions
- How hard is Beinn nan Eun?
- Beinn nan Eun is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 12km with 473m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-5 hours. Terrain: Long heather and deep peat hags dominate the upper hill — the kind of ground that doubles walking times in poor conditions.
- Where do I park for Beinn nan Eun?
- Standard parking is at NN707118 near Stirling. 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 nan Eun?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn nan Eun are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. 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 nan Eun?
- 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 nan Eun?
- Poor. Remote central Argyll; limited coverage on most networks.
- Is Beinn nan Eun safe in winter?
- This Highland-edge ground catches Atlantic snowfall and the broad flat top can be a wilderness of drifted hags and frozen sphagnum. The heather is unkind to crampons but provides some grip when verglas coats the peat. Visibility drops fast off Glen Lednock and the lack of summit features makes whiteout navigation onerous — bearings off the estate track are essential.