Graham · North-West Highlands
Beinn na Feusaige
Beinn na Feusaige (626m), the bearded hill, stands above Achnasheen in the NH05 square at the divide between Glen Carron and Strath Bran. Its rough quartzite outcrop summit overlooks the railway line and is a fine vantage for the Torridon peaks ranged to the north-west. The hill takes its name from the trailing grasses that cling to its small crags.
Quick facts
- Height
- 626.8m/ 2056ft
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 470 m
- Time
- 3–6 hrs
- Grid ref
- NH090542
- Parking
- NH074548
- Nearest
- Ullapool· Inverness 58km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 60% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 15%
From the layby near NH074548 west of Achnasheen, cross the railway and climb the boggy lower south flank on bearings — the line of the Allt na Feusaige is the simplest handrail. Above 400m the slope eases onto undulating moorland and the summit outcrop appears as a low rib. Allow about four and a half hours for the round; the descent reverses the climb to avoid the steep ground on the north side.
Terrain
Boggy moorland and peat hag-ground on the lower hill, with quartzite blocks scattered through the upper slopes. The summit outcrop is the only firm landmark on an otherwise rolling plateau. Care is needed in mist to avoid the broken north-facing crags above the railway.
In winter
Achnasheen lies in a corridor that funnels snow showers off the Torridon hills, and Beinn na Feusaige can hold drift for weeks longer than its altitude suggests. The boggy lower walk in often freezes into iron-hard tussocks, making walking faster but trip hazards worse. Daylight is short and an ice axe is sensible above 500m once snow lies.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 45m
- Edinburgh4h 7m
OS maps: OS Landranger 25
Mobile signal: Poor. Remote Wester Ross/Loch Carron area; limited coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:33
- Sunset
- 22:04
- Civil dawn
- 03:29
- Civil dusk
- 23:08
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
Around Beinn na Feusaige on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Beinn na Feusaige — common questions
- How hard is Beinn na Feusaige?
- Beinn na Feusaige is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 12km with 470m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-6 hours. Terrain: Boggy moorland and peat hag-ground on the lower hill, with quartzite blocks scattered through the upper slopes.
- Where do I park for Beinn na Feusaige?
- Standard parking is at NH074548 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 na Feusaige?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn na Feusaige 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 Feusaige?
- 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 Feusaige?
- Poor. Remote Wester Ross/Loch Carron area; limited coverage.
- Is Beinn na Feusaige safe in winter?
- Achnasheen lies in a corridor that funnels snow showers off the Torridon hills, and Beinn na Feusaige can hold drift for weeks longer than its altitude suggests. The boggy lower walk in often freezes into iron-hard tussocks, making walking faster but trip hazards worse. Daylight is short and an ice axe is sensible above 500m once snow lies.