Creach Bheinn and Fuar Bheinn
2 Corbetts in Ardgour, Moidart & Morvern, climbed together from Carnoch.
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1010 m
- Time
- 4.5–6 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 853 m
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About this walk
Creach Bheinn and Fuar Bheinn is a hard 11 km circular walk with 1,010 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6 hours. It starts at Carnoch, A861 (grid reference NM 871 605). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Creach Bheinn at 853 m.
Creach Bheinn and Fuar Bheinn are Corbetts in Ardgour, Moidart & Morvern, close enough to climb together. The higher, Creach Bheinn, reaches 853 m (2,799 ft). It stands well clear of the hills around it, so the summit view is a wide one.
From Carnoch, A861, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Carnoch, head across the hillside towards Creach Bheinn.
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2
The summits
Climb Creach Bheinn, then continue to Fuar Bheinn.
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Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
853 m
766 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Creach Bheinn and Fuar Bheinn take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6 hours for the 11 km route, which has 1,010 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 Carnoch, A861 (grid reference NM 871 605). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- 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. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Creach Bheinn (853 m, Corbett); Fuar Bheinn (766 m, Corbett).
- 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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