Munro · Arrochar & Trossachs
Beinn Bhuidhe
Beinn Bhuidhe (948m) — "yellow hill" — is a solitary Munro at the head of Glen Fyne in Argyll, the southernmost Munro in the county and notable for its long approach across estate tracks. Despite the modest height the hill stands genuinely alone with 592m of prominence — no realistic option to combine with another Munro. The summit gives commanding views across Loch Fyne south to the Kintyre peninsula.
Quick facts
- Height
- 948.5m/ 3112ft
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 835 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN203187
- Parking
- NN191124
- Nearest city
- Oban
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
Glen track 40% · Open hillside 40% · Summit 20%
Park at the head of Glen Fyne, north of Inveraray on the A83 turning into the long Glen Fyne road. Walk north up the firm estate landrover track for around 6km to the foot of the hill, then climb the steep south-east shoulder of Beinn Bhuidhe directly to the summit. Return reverses the line. Around 17km return with 970m of ascent — a long approach for a single Munro.
Terrain
The Glen Fyne estate landrover track gives firm fast surface for the long valley approach. Beyond the track the south-east shoulder climbs sustained heather and broken rock with a thin braided path. A small flat top holds the summit cairn alongside the base of an old trig pillar. Above the estate road the hill is genuinely trackless.
In winter
A serious mid-grade Southern Highlands winter day, the demand coming from the long approach. The south-east shoulder gathers wind-loaded snow under westerly storms. The Glen Fyne road can drift but the A83 corridor at Inveraray stays gritted. SAIS Southern Cairngorms is the nearest regional avalanche reference. Mobile reception fades above 700m.
This hill is in the Southern Highlands SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 34m
- Edinburgh2h 26m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50, OS Landranger 56
Mobile signal: No signal above 700m. The Glen Fyne road has intermittent coverage. Download maps before the drive up Glen Fyne from Inveraray.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:34
- Sunset
- 22:03
- Civil dawn
- 03:33
- Civil dusk
- 23:04
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 June 2026
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Beinn Bhuidhe — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Bhuidhe?
- Beinn Bhuidhe is rated 4/5 (challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 16km with 835m of ascent and takes most walkers 5-8 hours. Terrain: The Glen Fyne estate landrover track gives firm fast surface for the long valley approach.
- Where do I park for Beinn Bhuidhe?
- Standard parking is at NN191124 near Oban. 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 Beinn Bhuidhe?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn Bhuidhe are 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 Bhuidhe?
- 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 Bhuidhe?
- No signal above 700m. The Glen Fyne road has intermittent coverage. Download maps before the drive up Glen Fyne from Inveraray.
- Is Beinn Bhuidhe safe in winter?
- A serious mid-grade Southern Highlands winter day, the demand coming from the long approach. The south-east shoulder gathers wind-loaded snow under westerly storms. The Glen Fyne road can drift but the A83 corridor at Inveraray stays gritted. SAIS Southern Cairngorms is the nearest regional avalanche reference. Mobile reception fades above 700m.
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