Munro · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Beinn Eunaich
Beinn Eunaich (989m) — "fowling hill" — is the eastern Munro of the pair above Glen Strae and Loch Awe, sitting alongside its slightly lower companion Beinn a' Chochuill. The two are almost always climbed together as a fine quieter alternative to the popular Ben Cruachan massif. The summit gives wide-open views across Loch Awe to Kilchurn Castle, the Glen Strae country to the north and the great Cruachan ridge to the west.
Quick facts
- Height
- 989m/ 3245ft
- Prominence
- 425 m
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 870 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN135327
- Parking
- NN137287
- Nearest city
- Oban· 28km
- 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 track 30% · Open hillside 40% · Summit ridge 30%
Start from the small lay-by at Stronmilchan on the B8077 above Dalmally. Walk north up the rough estate track to the entrance of Glen Strae. Climb the broad south-east ridge of Beinn Eunaich directly to the summit. Descend west to the broad bealach connecting to Beinn a' Chochuill, then climb its summit. Descend the long south-west ridge back to the road. The two-Munro round runs roughly 13km with 1100m of climb.
Terrain
The Stronmilchan estate track is firm landrover surface. The south-east ridge of Beinn Eunaich is rough heather and broken rock with a clearer path higher up. A small cairn marks the high point of a broad summit area. The link west to Beinn a' Chochuill is broad mossy turf. The descent off Chochuill on the south-west ridge is steep wet grass — slippery in the wet.
In winter
A reasonably benign Argyll winter pair. The connecting ridge between Beinn Eunaich and Beinn a' Chochuill drifts but offers few avalanche-prone slopes. The B8077 from Dalmally stays reliably gritted. Phone signal at Loch Awe is reasonable; fades on the tops. SAIS Southern Cairngorms is the closest formal forecast area for guidance.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 44m
- Edinburgh3h 41m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50
Mobile signal: Reasonable signal at Loch Awe. Coverage fades past 700m. Download maps ahead of heading out from Stronmilchan.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:05
- Sunset
- 21:48
- Civil dawn
- 04:11
- Civil dusk
- 22:42
NOAA Solar Calculator · 23 July 2026
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Around Beinn Eunaich on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Loch Awe station
East shore Loch Awe; Ben Cruachan; Kilchurn Castle
5km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Oban
Argyll ferry hub — Mull, Lismore, Coll, Tiree, Barra
28km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Oban
Oban town centre — tiny two-still distillery bridging Highland and West Coast styles
28km from the hill
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Beinn Eunaich — common questions
- How difficult is Beinn Eunaich?
- Beinn Eunaich carries a 4/5 (challenging) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Count on about 17km, 870m of ascent and a 5-8 hour day on the standard route. Ground conditions: The Stronmilchan estate track is firm landrover surface.
- How much drop does Beinn Eunaich have?
- The drop is 425m: measured from the summit of Beinn Eunaich down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain.
- Where's the parking for Beinn Eunaich?
- Park at NN137287. Double-check the grid reference on an OS map first; informal laybys here fill early in high season.
- What's the best month to climb Beinn Eunaich?
- Aim for May, June, July, August, September, October on Beinn Eunaich. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Beinn Eunaich?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Beinn Eunaich?
- Reasonable signal at Loch Awe. Coverage fades past 700m. Download maps ahead of heading out from Stronmilchan.
- Is Beinn Eunaich safe in winter?
- A reasonably benign Argyll winter pair. The connecting ridge between Beinn Eunaich and Beinn a' Chochuill drifts but offers few avalanche-prone slopes. The B8077 from Dalmally stays reliably gritted. Phone signal at Loch Awe is reasonable; fades on the tops. SAIS Southern Cairngorms is the closest formal forecast area for guidance.
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