Achnasheen up Fionn Bheinn: route map, distance and time
933 m · Highland
Fionn Bheinn is a 933m Munro above Achnasheen, a grassy hill with a short ascent and a wide view of the Fannichs and Torridon.
Climb north from the village on grassy slopes beside the burn to the summit. Wet lower ground and a faint path.
Achnasheen at a glance
| Distance | 4.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 769 m |
| Time up | 2h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 10m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Achnasheen |
| Start grid reference | NH 163 586 |
| Summit grid reference | NH 147 621 |
Achnasheen 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
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Achnasheen takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 15m | 3h 10m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 45m | 3h 55m |
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 07:24, sunset 16:44. Start by 12:34 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:26, sunset 16:41. Start by 12:31 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Fionn Bheinn summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Fionn Bheinn right now. The main Fionn Bheinn page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Fionn Bheinn forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Northwest Highlands forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Fionn Bheinn
Fionn Bheinn is a 933m Munro above Achnasheen, a grassy hill with a short ascent and a wide view of the Fannichs and Torridon. More about Fionn Bheinn, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Munro, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Meall a Chaorainn (705 m), 2.1 km south-west
Challenges that include Fionn Bheinn
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NH 163 586, the summit at NH 147 621), 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.
Achnasheen: questions and answers
How far is Achnasheen?
Achnasheen is 4.7 km one way to the summit of Fionn Bheinn, with 769 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 9.4 km.
How long does Achnasheen take?
About 2h 15m to the summit of Fionn Bheinn and 3h 10m 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 3h 55m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Achnasheen?
Achnasheen starts from Achnasheen. The grid reference is NH 163 586.
Is Achnasheen 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 Achnasheen today?
By 12:34 at the latest. Sunset on Fionn Bheinn today is 16:44, Achnasheen takes about 3h 10m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Achnasheen?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).