Beinn Fhada from Morvich
A huge, sprawling mountain behind Kintail, climbed by a fine stalkers' path from Morvich.
- Distance
- 21.7 km
- Ascent
- 1210 m
- Time
- 7–9.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1032 m
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About this walk
Beinn Fhada from Morvich is a hard 21.7 km out-and-back walk with 1,210 m of ascent, taking 7 to 9.5 hours. It starts at Morvich, Kintail (grid reference NG 960 205). It climbs Beinn Fhada (1,032 m), a Munro.
Beinn Fhada, 'long hill', is one of the largest mountains by area in Scotland. From Morvich on the National Trust for Scotland's Kintail estate, a stalkers' path climbs into Coire an Sgàirne and onto the vast summit plateau.
Route
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1
The stalkers' path
Follow the path east and up into the corrie.
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The plateau
Cross the plateau to the summit. Return by the same route.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn Fhada from Morvich take?
- Most walkers take 7–9.5 hours for the 21.7 km route, which has 1,210 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 Morvich, Kintail (grid reference NG 960 205). Car park at Morvich (National Trust for Scotland).
- 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. Good stalkers' path; a broad, stony plateau.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Beinn Fhada (1032 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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