Munro · Arrochar & Trossachs
Beinn Chabhair
Beinn Chabhair (933m) — "hill of the antler" — is the westernmost of the Crianlarich Munros, the most southerly of the chain walling in the south side of Strath Fillan. Reached from Inverarnan via the long Beinn Glas Burn glen — a notoriously boggy approach earning the hill a reputation as one of the more wearying Southern Highlands Munros. The summit gives fine views south down Loch Lomond and across to the Arrochar Alps.
Quick facts
- Height
- 932.2m/ 3058ft
- Prominence
- 313 m
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 820 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN367179
- Parking
- NN318186
- Nearest city
- Stirling· 49km
- 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
Glen path / burn path 35% · Open hillside 40% · Summit 25%
Park at the Inverarnan car park on the A82 at the head of Loch Lomond. Take the path north up the Beinn Glas Burn — notoriously wet and tussocky ground. Above the lower glen the path improves onto the broad south ridge of Beinn Chabhair. Climb directly to the summit cairn, then reverse the line. About 11km return with 910m of ascent.
Terrain
The Beinn Glas Burn approach is notoriously wet and tussocky ground — the lower slopes can be exhausting in any conditions. Above the lower glen the path becomes clearer on the broad south ridge. The summit area is a small cairn on a rocky outcrop. The hill's reputation comes from the boggy approach rather than any technical difficulty.
In winter
A reasonable Southern Highlands winter Munro. The notoriously boggy lower slopes often freeze hard in winter, giving faster going than summer. The summit sits exposed to westerly weather. The A82 corridor at Inverarnan stays gritted. The relevant avalanche source is SAIS Southern Cairngorms; 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
- Glasgow1h 22m
- Edinburgh2h 6m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50, OS Landranger 56
Mobile signal: Intermittent signal at Inverarnan on the A82. Signal vanishes above 700m. Download maps ahead of you leave Crianlarich.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:04
- Sunset
- 21:46
- Civil dawn
- 04:11
- Civil dusk
- 22:40
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
Pair with
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On a long-distance route
Beinn Chabhair sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Beinn Chabhair on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Beinn Chabhair — common questions
- How hard is Beinn Chabhair?
- We grade Beinn Chabhair at 4/5, which puts it in challenging territory. The usual route is around 16km with 820m of climbing; allow 5-8 hours. Terrain: The Beinn Glas Burn approach is notoriously wet and tussocky ground — the lower slopes can be exhausting in any conditions.
- How prominent is Beinn Chabhair?
- Beinn Chabhair has 313m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground.
- Where should I park to climb Beinn Chabhair?
- Standard parking is at NN318186. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When should I climb Beinn Chabhair?
- The standard good-weather months for Beinn Chabhair 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 Chabhair?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Beinn Chabhair?
- Intermittent signal at Inverarnan on the A82. Signal vanishes above 700m. Download maps ahead of you leave Crianlarich.
- Is Beinn Chabhair safe in winter?
- A reasonable Southern Highlands winter Munro. The notoriously boggy lower slopes often freeze hard in winter, giving faster going than summer. The summit sits exposed to westerly weather. The A82 corridor at Inverarnan stays gritted. The relevant avalanche source is SAIS Southern Cairngorms; mobile reception fades above 700m.
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