How difficult is Beinn an Eoin?

Beinn an Eoin carries a 2/5 (moderate) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Trackless blanket bog and rock, with lochans to weave between.

How prominent is Beinn an Eoin?

Beinn an Eoin has 272m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. Marilyns are defined by that measure: at least 150m of drop on all sides.

When should I climb Beinn an Eoin?

The standard good-weather months for Beinn an Eoin are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. 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 an Eoin?

On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.

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Marilyn · North-West Highlands

Beinn an Eoin

This Beinn an Eoin is a 545m hill in central Sutherland at NC 390 083, in the roadless ground south-west of the head of Loch Shin. It is a wild, little-visited top among lochan-pocked moors.

Quick facts

Height: 545m/ 1788ft
Prominence: 272 m
Difficulty: 2 / 5Moderate
Grid ref: NC 38952 08265
Nearest city: Inverness· 69km
Dogs: Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗

Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).

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Standard route

heather and bog 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%

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We have not yet verified a route for this hill, and it is far from the Laxford and Achfary starts sometimes suggested. Plan an approach from the map; expect a long day over pathless bog and rock.

Terrain

Trackless blanket bog and rock, with lochans to weave between. The summit is stony with no path.

In winter

Bogs freeze in a cold spell, which helps underfoot, but short daylight is the real constraint on a long approach. Treat it as a serious winter outing.

Kit for this: the winter Munro kit list · which boots take crampons

Outside the SAIS network. No Scottish Avalanche Information Service forecast covers Beinn an Eoin. SAIS forecasts six areas only — Northern and Southern Cairngorms, Creag Meagaidh, Lochaber, Glencoe and Torridon — and this hill is outside all of them, so there is no avalanche forecast to read for it. In winter, use MWIS The Northwest Highlands ↗ for mountain weather, judge snow stability from first principles, and treat any cornice or wind-loaded slope with extra caution.

Best time of year

Best OK Avoid

Getting there

Glasgow6h 45m
Edinburgh7h 42m

OS maps: OS Landranger 16, OS Explorer 440S

Mobile signal: Poor. Expect no reliable coverage in this part of Sutherland.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

10h 42mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 07:23
Sunset: 16:42
Civil dawn: 06:42
Civil dusk: 17:24

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Around Beinn an Eoin on the SCOT network

Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.

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station

Getting there: Lairg station

Central Sutherland; Ben Klibreck approach; gateway to Far North inland

20km from the hill

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town

Base yourself in Ullapool

Main NW Highlands hub; Hebrides ferry; Inverpolly access

30km from the hill

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Beinn an Eoin — common questions

How difficult is Beinn an Eoin?: Beinn an Eoin carries a 2/5 (moderate) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Trackless blanket bog and rock, with lochans to weave between.
How prominent is Beinn an Eoin?: Beinn an Eoin has 272m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. Marilyns are defined by that measure: at least 150m of drop on all sides.
When should I climb Beinn an Eoin?: The standard good-weather months for Beinn an Eoin are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. 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 an Eoin?: On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
What's mobile reception like on Beinn an Eoin?: Poor. Expect no reliable coverage in this part of Sutherland.
Is Beinn an Eoin safe in winter?: Bogs freeze in a cold spell, which helps underfoot, but short daylight is the real constraint on a long approach. Treat it as a serious winter outing.

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