Arrochar via Bealach a' Mhaim up Beinn Ime: route map, distance and time
1,012 m · Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
Beinn Ime is the highest of the Arrochar Alps, a broad grassy Munro climbed from Arrochar via the Bealach a' Mhaim beside The Cobbler.
A forest path climbs beside the Allt a' Bhalachain to the Bealach a' Mhaim, then grassy slopes rise to the summit.
Arrochar via Bealach a' Mhaim at a glance
| Distance | 7.2 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 1,296 m |
| Time up | 3h 35m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 5h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Succoth car park, head of Loch Long |
| Start grid reference | NN 297 053 |
| Summit grid reference | NN 254 084 |
Arrochar via Bealach a' Mhaim 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
Near the start
- Ben Arthur's Bothy0.9 km
- The Village Inn1.9 km
- The Arrochar Tea Room0.8 km
- Cu Mara1.2 km
- Public toilets0.4 km
- MacTavish Campsite0.5 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Arrochar via Bealach a' Mhaim takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 2h 55m | 4h 10m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 3h 35m | 5h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 4h 25m | 6h 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 07:18, sunset 16:47. Start by 10:47 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:20, sunset 16:45. Start by 10:45 to be down before dark, allowing 5h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Beinn Ime summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Beinn Ime right now. The main Beinn Ime page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Beinn Ime forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS West Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Beinn Ime
Beinn Ime is the highest of the Arrochar Alps, a broad grassy Munro climbed from Arrochar via the Bealach a' Mhaim beside The Cobbler. More about Beinn Ime, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Beinn Luibhean (860 m), 1.3 km south-west
- Beinn Narnain (927 m), 2.5 km south-east
- Ben Vane (916 m), 2.6 km north-east
- The Cobbler (884 m), 2.7 km south
Challenges that include Beinn Ime
More walks from Succoth car park, head of Loch Long
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Arrochar via Allt a' Bhalachain up The Cobbler
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NN 297 053, the summit at NN 254 084), 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.
Arrochar via Bealach a' Mhaim: questions and answers
How far is Arrochar via Bealach a' Mhaim?
Arrochar via Bealach a' Mhaim is 7.2 km one way to the summit of Beinn Ime, with 1,296 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 14.4 km.
How long does Arrochar via Bealach a' Mhaim take?
About 3h 35m to the summit of Beinn Ime and 5h 0m 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 6h 10m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Arrochar via Bealach a' Mhaim?
Arrochar via Bealach a' Mhaim starts from Succoth car park, head of Loch Long. The grid reference is NN 297 053.
Is Arrochar via Bealach a' Mhaim 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 Arrochar via Bealach a' Mhaim today?
By 10:47 at the latest. Sunset on Beinn Ime today is 16:47, Arrochar via Bealach a' Mhaim takes about 5h 0m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Arrochar via Bealach a' Mhaim?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).