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Beinn Ghuilean
Beinn Ghuilean stands at 354m directly above Campbeltown, a familiar backdrop to the town and its loch. Once a Forestry Commission viewpoint, the hill remains popular with locals taking the well-signed forest paths.
Quick facts
- Height
- 354m/ 1161ft
- Grid ref
- NR 72938 17075
- Nearest city
- Glasgow· 99km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
Marked forest trails climb from the Beinn Ghuilean car park on the south edge of Campbeltown to a summit viewpoint with interpretation boards. About two hours circuit.
Terrain
Surfaced forest paths and gravel tracks throughout, with a short heather section to the cairn. Family-friendly in dry weather.
In winter
Snow rarely settles. Forest tracks remain walkable year-round though ice can form in sheltered hollows.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 40m
- Edinburgh6h 22m
OS maps: OS Landranger 68, OS Explorer 356S
Mobile signal: Poor. Signal drops on approach; Kintyre's spine road is far away.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:40
- Sunset
- 22:06
- Civil dawn
- 03:40
- Civil dusk
- 23:06
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Beinn Ghuilean on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Ardrossan Harbour station
Ferry to Brodick (Arran) — Goat Fell, Arran ridge
55km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Campbeltown
Kintyre Way finish; Mull of Kintyre; whisky town
4km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Springbank
Campbeltown — cult, family-owned, every step on site from floor malt to bottle
4km from the hill
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Beinn Ghuilean — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Ghuilean?
- Beinn Ghuilean is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Surfaced forest paths and gravel tracks throughout, with a short heather section to the cairn.
- When is the best time to climb Beinn Ghuilean?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn Ghuilean 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 Ghuilean?
- 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 Ghuilean?
- Poor. Signal drops on approach; Kintyre's spine road is far away.
- Is Beinn Ghuilean safe in winter?
- Snow rarely settles. Forest tracks remain walkable year-round though ice can form in sheltered hollows.
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