Graham · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Beinn Mheadhoin
A quiet Graham at the heart of the Morvern peninsula, looking out across Loch Sunart to Ardnamurchan and inland to Loch Arienas. The summit is rarely visited and the moorland around it carries one of the largest red deer populations in Argyll.
Quick facts
- Height
- 739m/ 2425ft
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 606 m
- Time
- 4–7 hrs
- Grid ref
- NM799514
- Nearest city
- Oban
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
glen access 15% · heather hillside 50% · grassy upper slopes 25% · summit area 10%
Approach from the minor road along the north shore of Loch Arienas. Cross the Allt Mungasdail and climb the south-west spur onto rolling moorland. The top is a broad grassy dome with a small cairn — a wander rather than a route.
Terrain
Boggy heather and tussock for the lower two-thirds. Higher up the ground firms to short grass and granite blocks. No path of any kind — entirely on faint deer tracks.
In winter
Snow rarely lies long in Morvern thanks to the Atlantic influence. The real winter issues here are short daylight, ferry timetables and the deer stalking season — check with Ardtornish Estate before going.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 29m
- Edinburgh3h 10m
OS maps: OS Landranger 49, OS Explorer 383
Mobile signal: No signal in central Morvern; nearest reliable bars at Lochaline pier
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:41
- Sunset
- 21:59
- Civil dawn
- 03:42
- Civil dusk
- 22:58
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
Around Beinn Mheadhoin on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Oban station
Argyll ferry hub; Mull, Lismore, Coll, Tiree, Barra connections
22km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Oban
Argyll ferry hub — Mull, Lismore, Coll, Tiree, Barra
22km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Oban
Oban town centre — tiny two-still distillery bridging Highland and West Coast styles
22km from the hill
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Beinn Mheadhoin — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Mheadhoin?
- Beinn Mheadhoin is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 14km with 606m of ascent and takes most walkers 4-7 hours. Terrain: Boggy heather and tussock for the lower two-thirds.
- When is the best time to climb Beinn Mheadhoin?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn Mheadhoin 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 Beinn Mheadhoin?
- 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 Mheadhoin?
- No signal in central Morvern; nearest reliable bars at Lochaline pier
- Is Beinn Mheadhoin safe in winter?
- Snow rarely lies long in Morvern thanks to the Atlantic influence. The real winter issues here are short daylight, ferry timetables and the deer stalking season — check with Ardtornish Estate before going.