Marilyn · North-West Highlands
Beinn Mhealaich
Beinn Mhealaich — "honey hill" — is a 592m moorland rise in the NC96 grid square inland from Brora, on the watershed between Strath Brora and the upper Helmsdale. A 592 m top in the North-West Highlands.
Quick facts
- Height
- 592m/ 1942ft
- Grid ref
- NC 96095 14953
- Nearest city
- Inverness· 76km
- 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%
Begin from the Brora-Loch Brora road and follow estate tracks north of Loch Brora, then climb the gentle east shoulder. Allow 5-6 hours.
Terrain
Bilberry and heather give the hill its "honey" name in late summer. The upper slopes carry a mosaic of mossy hags and dry stone-strewn rises.
In winter
A sheltered eastern aspect makes this drier and easier than many of its neighbours in cold weather. Frozen estate tracks speed access in mid-winter.
This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow6h 57m
- Edinburgh6h 47m
OS maps: OS Landranger 17, OS Explorer 444E
Mobile signal: Very poor. No mobile signal. Remote Sutherland requires PLB or sat phone.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:10
- Sunset
- 22:21
- Civil dawn
- 02:54
- Civil dusk
- 23:37
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Beinn Mhealaich on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Beinn Mhealaich — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Mhealaich?
- Beinn Mhealaich is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Bilberry and heather give the hill its "honey" name in late summer.
- When is the best time to climb Beinn Mhealaich?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn Mhealaich 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 Mhealaich?
- 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 Mhealaich?
- Very poor. No mobile signal. Remote Sutherland requires PLB or sat phone.
- Is Beinn Mhealaich safe in winter?
- A sheltered eastern aspect makes this drier and easier than many of its neighbours in cold weather. Frozen estate tracks speed access in mid-winter.
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