Glen Fyne and the south-east corrie up Beinn Bhuidhe (Argyll and Bute): route map, distance and time
949 m · Argyll and Bute
Beinn Bhuidhe is a 949m Munro at the head of Glen Fyne, reached by a long walk up the glen and a steep climb onto its summit ridge.
Long private road up Glen Fyne, then a steep path beside a burn into the corrie and onto the summit ridge.
Glen Fyne and the south-east corrie at a glance
| Distance | 10.5 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 973 m |
| Time up | 3h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 5h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Head of Loch Fyne, near Achadunan |
| Start grid reference | NN 198 130 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 203 187 |
Glen Fyne and the south-east corrie map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Glen Fyne and the south-east corrie takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 3h 5m | 4h 50m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 45m | 5h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 35m | 7h 10m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:19, sunset 16:47. Start by 09:57 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:21, sunset 16:45. Start by 09:55 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Beinn Bhuidhe summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Beinn Bhuidhe right now. The main Beinn Bhuidhe page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Beinn Bhuidhe forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Beinn Bhuidhe
Beinn Bhuidhe is a 949m Munro at the head of Glen Fyne, reached by a long walk up the glen and a steep climb onto its summit ridge. More about Beinn Bhuidhe, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Challenges that include Beinn Bhuidhe
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 198 130, the summit at NN 203 187), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Glen Fyne and the south-east corrie: questions and answers
How far is Glen Fyne and the south-east corrie?
Glen Fyne and the south-east corrie is 10.5 km one way to the summit of Beinn Bhuidhe, with 973 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 21.0 km.
How long does Glen Fyne and the south-east corrie take?
About 3h 45m to the summit of Beinn Bhuidhe and 5h 50m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 7h 10m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Glen Fyne and the south-east corrie?
Glen Fyne and the south-east corrie starts from Head of Loch Fyne, near Achadunan. The grid reference is NN 198 130.
Is Glen Fyne and the south-east corrie suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Glen Fyne and the south-east corrie today?
By 09:57 at the latest. Sunset on Beinn Bhuidhe today is 16:47, Glen Fyne and the south-east corrie takes about 5h 50m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Glen Fyne and the south-east corrie?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).