Graham · Skye & The Small Isles
Beinn na Caillich
The other half of the Kyle Rhea Graham pair, sitting east of Sgurr na Coinnich above the Glenelg-Kylerhea narrows. A short, sharp grassy cone with a fine outlook over the Sound of Sleat to Knoydart.
Quick facts
- Height
- 731.4m/ 2400ft
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 599 m
- Time
- 4–6 hrs
- Grid ref
- NG770229
- Parking
- NG767224
- Nearest
- Fort William· Inverness 92km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
island path 25% · heather hillside 45% · rocky upper slopes 20% · summit area 10%
From the Bealach Udal high point on the single-track Kylerhea road, cross the bealach eastwards and follow the broad ridge to the summit. Usually done as a there-and-back from the bealach, or linked with Sgurr na Coinnich opposite.
Terrain
Heather, grass and a few small outcrops. The bealach ground is boggy after rain but the upper slopes drain quickly. No path of any kind.
In winter
Maritime and exposed — wet snow and gale-force westerlies are the norm. The drive to the bealach is the main concern in winter as Kylerhea council road is not a priority for gritting.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 25m
- Edinburgh4h 2m
OS maps: OS Landranger 33
Mobile signal: Weak at Bealach Udal; signal returns on the descent to Kylerhea
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:37
- Sunset
- 22:04
- Civil dawn
- 03:35
- Civil dusk
- 23:06
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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Around Beinn na Caillich on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Kyle of Lochalsh station
Skye Bridge; Five Sisters of Kintail; Glen Shiel; Plockton
4km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TripSCOTBase yourself in Mallaig
Ferry port for Skye and the Small Isles; CWT finish supply
28km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Isle of Raasay Distillery
Raasay — new island distillery with rooms; Dun Caan walks from the door
26km from the hill
tastescot.co.uk
Beinn na Caillich — common questions
- How hard is Beinn na Caillich?
- Beinn na Caillich is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 13km with 599m of ascent and takes most walkers 4-6 hours. Terrain: Heather, grass and a few small outcrops.
- Where do I park for Beinn na Caillich?
- Standard parking is at NG767224 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 Beinn na Caillich?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn na Caillich 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 na Caillich?
- 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 na Caillich?
- Weak at Bealach Udal; signal returns on the descent to Kylerhea
- Is Beinn na Caillich safe in winter?
- Maritime and exposed — wet snow and gale-force westerlies are the norm. The drive to the bealach is the main concern in winter as Kylerhea council road is not a priority for gritting.