Beinn Chabhair from Inverarnan
Past the waterfalls of the Ben Glas Burn and a hidden lochan to a knobbly summit above Loch Lomond.
- Distance
- 13.6 km
- Ascent
- 970 m
- Time
- 5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 932 m
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About this walk
Beinn Chabhair from Inverarnan is a hard 13.6 km out-and-back walk with 970 m of ascent, taking 5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at Beinglas Farm, Inverarnan (grid reference NN 317 184). It climbs Beinn Chabhair (932 m), a Munro. The start can be reached by public transport.
The walk starts beside the Beinglas Falls, climbing steeply alongside the Ben Glas Burn into a wild upper glen. Lochan Beinn Chabhair sits below the mountain's northern crags.
From the lochan the route climbs to the ridge and follows it over knolls to the summit. The upper glen is notoriously boggy.
Route
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1
Beinglas Falls
Climb the steep path beside the Ben Glas Burn and its waterfalls into the upper glen.
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2
The lochan
Follow the boggy path east to Lochan Beinn Chabhair.
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3
The summit
Climb to the north-west ridge and follow it over knolls to the top. Return the same way.
Summit
932 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn Chabhair from Inverarnan take?
- Most walkers take 5–6.5 hours for the 13.6 km route, which has 970 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 Beinglas Farm, Inverarnan (grid reference NN 317 184). Parking at Beinglas Farm campsite (fee) or by the Drovers Inn.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Citylink buses on the A82 stop at Inverarnan; Ardlui station is 3 km south. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Steep path by the falls, then very boggy ground in the upper glen; rough ridge to the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Beinn Chabhair (932 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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