Graham · Arrochar & Trossachs
Mor Bheinn
Mor Bheinn (640m) — the big hill — rises south of Loch Earn in the NN72 square, looking north to Ben Vorlich across the loch and south over Glen Artney to Glen Eagles. A rock and trig point share the high point on a broad grassy crown above woodland.
Gaelic: “big” · Pronunciation: more bheinn
Quick facts
- Height
- 640.3m/ 2101ft
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 480 m
- Time
- 3–5 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN716211
- Parking
- NN712161
- Nearest city
- Stirling
- 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%
Park at Glen Artney church car park south-east of Comrie. Walk along the public road into upper Glen Artney for about a kilometre, then take a quad rut north-west onto the shoulder. A long gentle ascent across grass and scattered rock leads onto the broad crown and so to the trig point with its neighbouring rock platform.
Terrain
Tarred road and farm track at the start, then short grass and bracken on the shoulder. The summit dome is firm and open; the rock beside the trig pillar makes a comfortable place to sit out a brew.
In winter
Glen Artney sees light, blown snow that drifts on the open dome. Mor Bheinn lacks steep ground but the trig area is fully exposed to south-westerlies. Ice on the grass is the usual concern rather than deep snow; a short January day fits easily from Comrie.
This hill is in the Lochaber SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 21m
- Edinburgh2h 42m
OS maps: OS Landranger 51, OS Landranger 52, OS Landranger 57
Mobile signal: Moderate. EE on the open crown; weaker in Glen Artney.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:37
- Sunset
- 21:51
- Civil dawn
- 03:39
- Civil dusk
- 22:49
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
On a long-distance route
Mor Bheinn sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Mor Bheinn on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Dunblane station
Stirling-area; Sheriffmuir; gateway north
21km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TripSCOTBase yourself in Callander
Trossachs gateway — Ben Ledi, Stuc a Chroin, Rob Roy Way
16km from the hill
tripscot.co.uk
On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: The Glenturret
Crieff — Scotland's oldest working distillery; Famous Grouse Experience
13km from the hill
tastescot.co.uk
Mor Bheinn — common questions
- How hard is Mor Bheinn?
- Mor Bheinn is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 12km with 480m of ascent and takes most walkers 3-5 hours. Terrain: Tarred road and farm track at the start, then short grass and bracken on the shoulder.
- Where do I park for Mor Bheinn?
- Standard parking is at NN712161 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 Mor Bheinn?
- The standard good-weather months for Mor Bheinn 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 Mor Bheinn?
- 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 Mor Bheinn?
- Moderate. EE on the open crown; weaker in Glen Artney.
- Is Mor Bheinn safe in winter?
- Glen Artney sees light, blown snow that drifts on the open dome. Mor Bheinn lacks steep ground but the trig area is fully exposed to south-westerlies. Ice on the grass is the usual concern rather than deep snow; a short January day fits easily from Comrie.