How difficult is Beinn Stumanadh?

Beinn Stumanadh carries a 2/5 (moderate) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Underfoot: Boggy lochan-strewn moor underfoot for the approach, with cleaner gneiss reefs on the upper slopes.

What is Beinn Stumanadh's prominence?

389m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Beinn Stumanadh to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.

When is the best time to climb Beinn Stumanadh?

March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Beinn Stumanadh. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.

Is Beinn Stumanadh dog-friendly?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

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Marilyn · North-West Highlands

Beinn Stumanadh

Beinn Stumanadh is a 527m broad-shouldered hill in the NC64 grid square, sitting east of Loch Loyal and reflected in Loch nan Clàr to its south. Its name probably refers to a stumpy or blunt profile.

Quick facts

Height: 527m/ 1729ft
Prominence: 389 m
Difficulty: 2 / 5Moderate
Grid ref: NC 64088 49888
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

blanket bog 60% · heather moorland 25% · rocky summit 15%

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Start from the A836 near Lochan Hakel and follow the line of the Allt na h-Innse Lèithe east, then climb the gentle southwest flank. Roughly 5 hours pathless.

Terrain

Boggy lochan-strewn moor underfoot for the approach, with cleaner gneiss reefs on the upper slopes. The summit plateau is broad and undefined.

In winter

Frozen lochan systems make travel across the moor much easier. Short daylight is the main constraint; carry a strong head torch.

This hill is in the Torridon SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).

Best time of year

Best OK Avoid

Getting there

Glasgow7h 37m
Edinburgh7h 2m

OS maps: OS Landranger 10, OS Explorer 448S

Mobile signal: Poor. Far north Sutherland; no signal on any network. PLB essential.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

18h 33mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 05:03
Sunset: 21:44
Civil dawn: 04:07
Civil dusk: 22:40

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Around Beinn Stumanadh 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

45km from the hill

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town

Base yourself in Durness

Cape Wrath base; Smoo Cave; Sandwood Bay walk-in

30km from the hill

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Beinn Stumanadh — common questions

How difficult is Beinn Stumanadh?: Beinn Stumanadh carries a 2/5 (moderate) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Underfoot: Boggy lochan-strewn moor underfoot for the approach, with cleaner gneiss reefs on the upper slopes.
What is Beinn Stumanadh's prominence?: 389m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Beinn Stumanadh to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.
When is the best time to climb Beinn Stumanadh?: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Beinn Stumanadh. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
Is Beinn Stumanadh dog-friendly?: 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 Stumanadh?: Poor. Far north Sutherland; no signal on any network. PLB essential.
Is Beinn Stumanadh safe in winter?: Frozen lochan systems make travel across the moor much easier. Short daylight is the main constraint; carry a strong head torch.

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