Beinn Bhuidhe from Glen Fyne
A remote Munro at the head of Glen Fyne, with a long walk in past a waterfall.
- Distance
- 20.1 km
- Ascent
- 1080 m
- Time
- 6.5–8.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 949 m
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About this walk
Beinn Bhuidhe from Glen Fyne is a hard 20.1 km out-and-back walk with 1,080 m of ascent, taking 6.5 to 8.5 hours. It starts at Glen Fyne, head of Loch Fyne (grid reference NN 198 130). It climbs Beinn Bhuidhe (949 m), a Munro.
Beinn Bhuidhe stands alone at the head of Glen Fyne, well away from the other Arrochar hills. Most of the effort is the long walk up the private road through the glen, which many people cycle.
Beyond the road end a path climbs past a waterfall and up a steep, narrow corrie to the summit ridge.
Route
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1
The glen road
Follow the private road up Glen Fyne to the road end.
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2
The corrie
Climb the path past the waterfall and up the steep corrie to the ridge.
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3
The summit
Follow the ridge west to the top. Come back down the way you came.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn Bhuidhe from Glen Fyne take?
- Most walkers take 6.5–8.5 hours for the 20.1 km route, which has 1,080 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Glen Fyne, head of Loch Fyne (grid reference NN 198 130). Parking near the start of the private road; don't block access.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Long private road (cycleable), then a steep, rough path up a corrie.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Beinn Bhuidhe (949 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go.
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