Beinn Fhada (Ben Attow)

Beinn Fhada, hidden in the heart of Kintail, is a long, complex Munro with spurs and ridges stretching north and east from its main mountain mass.

Beinn Fhada (Ben Attow)

Height	1032m
Prominence	647m
Meaning	long mountain
Lists	Munros (M99)
Location	Strath Croe, Glen Strathfarrar to Glen Affric
Grid Ref	NH019193
Lat/Lon	57.22103, -5.28402
Munro tops	Sgùrr a' Dubh Doire (962m) Meall an Fhuarain Mhoir (955m)

Standing in the NTS owned lands of Kintail, Beinn Fhada (or Ben Attow) is a long and complex mountain standing above Gleann Lichd. Its western end is dominated by the ridges and knobbly minor peaks of Sgùrr a' Choire Ghairbh, whereas its central mass is grass covered with spurs stretching out north and eastwards around several corries.

The most straightforward route to Beinn Fhada begins from the NTS Kintail Outdoor Centre and travels along a fine path through Strath Croe. Higher up, a stalkers path leads into Coire an Sgairne and up grass-covered slopes to the summit perched above north and east facing corries.

A fine option for return is to follow the mountain's western ridge over Sgùrr a' Choire Ghairbh, enjoying a little airy scrambling on the way.

Routes up Beinn Fhada

A' Ghlas-bheinn and Beinn Fhada
	In Kintail, a hike up Strath Croe leads to the two Munros of A' Ghlas-bheinn and Beinn Fhada which stand either side of the narrow gap of Bealach an Sgairne. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1500m (4920ft) Distance : 20km (12m) Time : 8:45hr

Kintail's Big 9
	Kintail's Brother and Sisters with Beinn Fhada and A' Ghlas Bheinn are the Munros surrounding Gleann Lichd and can be bagged in one epic circular hiking route. Peaks : 9 Munros Ascent : 4115m (13500ft) Distance : 41km (25m) Time : 17:05hr