Graham · Central Highlands
Beinn nan Eun
The hill of the birds rises above Loch Glass at the head of Strathrusdale in Easter Ross, paired closely with the Corbett Beinn Tharsuinn to the north. A rounded summit with broad shoulders and a small cairn marking the centre of the dome.
Quick facts
- Height
- 743.1m/ 2438ft
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 609 m
- Time
- 4–7 hrs
- Grid ref
- NH448759
- Parking
- NH515742
- Nearest
- Ullapool· Inverness 38km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
glen track 25% · heather hillside 45% · grassy upper ridge 20% · summit area 10%
Start at the road end past Loch Morie and follow the stalkers' track to Lochan Sgeireach. From the lochan a faint line climbs west onto the broad ridge and then south to the cairn.
Terrain
Stalkers' track for most of the approach. The upper hill is open heather and short grass with occasional peat banks.
In winter
A modest but exposed Easter Ross summit. Snow patches and frozen tussock are typical mid-winter conditions; ice axe useful for the steeper northern flank if descending toward Beinn Tharsuinn.
This hill is in the Creag Meagaidh SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 3m
- Edinburgh4h 11m
OS maps: OS Landranger 20
Mobile signal: No signal in this remote Loch Garry/Knoydart area
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:29
- Sunset
- 22:03
- Civil dawn
- 03:24
- Civil dusk
- 23:08
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: Dingwall station
Ben Wyvis approach; Easter Ross; junction for Kyle and Far North lines
20km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TripSCOTBase yourself in Ullapool
Main NW Highlands hub; Hebrides ferry; Inverpolly access
37km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: The Dalmore
Alness — sherried Highland flagship; stately Cromarty Firth setting
22km from the hill
tastescot.co.uk
Beinn nan Eun — common questions
- How hard is Beinn nan Eun?
- Beinn nan Eun is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 14km with 609m of ascent and takes most walkers 4-7 hours. Terrain: Stalkers' track for most of the approach.
- Where do I park for Beinn nan Eun?
- Standard parking is at NH515742 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 nan Eun?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn nan Eun 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 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?
- No signal in this remote Loch Garry/Knoydart area
- Is Beinn nan Eun safe in winter?
- A modest but exposed Easter Ross summit. Snow patches and frozen tussock are typical mid-winter conditions; ice axe useful for the steeper northern flank if descending toward Beinn Tharsuinn.