Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Mullardoch) Explained

Beinn Fhionnlaidh
Elevation M:1005
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:173
Prominence Ref:[2]
Parent Peak:Càrn Eige
Location:Highland, Scotland
Map:Scotland Highland#United Kingdom
Coordinates:57.306°N -5.1299°W
Topo:OS Landranger 25, OS Explorer 414
Grid Ref Uk:NH115282
Listing:Munro, Marilyn
Translation:Finlay's mountain
Language:Gaelic

Beinn Fhionnlaidh is a mountain in the Highlands of Scotland. It is situated on the south side of Loch Mullardoch, at the end of Glen Cannich, about 60 km west of Inverness.

Ascent

Beinn Fhionnlaidh is a very inaccessible mountain, some distance from the nearest road, so usually involves a long walk in. One route is to start from the end of Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin in Glen Affric, then follow a path up Gleann nam Fiadh. From there, it is necessary to climb up and over the east ridge of Càrn Eige, before following its north ridge to Beinn Fhionnlaidh, via Bealach Beag.

Another approach is from the west, starting from the end of the road at Killilan. From there follow a track along Glen Elchaig to Iron Lodge, then a path to the western end of Loch Mullardoch, at the foot of Beinn Fhionnlaidh.

An easier alternative is to travel by boat along Loch Mullardoch to the foot of Beinn Fhionnlaidh, then climb straight up.[3]

References

  1. Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale Explorer, sheet 414
  2. Web site: Chris Crocker . Graham Jackson . John Barnard . Simon Edwardes . George Gradwell . Mark Jackson . Jim Bloomer . Database of British and Irish Hills and Munro's Tables 1891-2013 . Hills-database.co.uk . 2016-05-05.
  3. Web site: Walking & Hiking in Scotland - Holidays & Trails | VisitScotland . Walking.visitscotland.com . 2016-05-05.