Beinn Fhionnlaidh between Loch Creran and Loch Etive

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Beinn Fhionnlaidh

Munro mountain above Glen Creran and Glen Etive

Rising above vast forestry, Beinn Fhionnlaidh is a rugged and long mountain situated near the head of Loch Etive and stretching from Glen Creran westwards to Glen Etive.

Beinn Fhionnlaidh

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Height	959m
Prominence	510m
Meaning	Finlay's mountain
Lists	Munro, 199
Location	West of Glen Etive, Strath Orchy to Glen Coe
Grid Ref	NN095498
Lat/Lon	56.60101, -5.1053

The long crest of Beinn Fhionnlaidh is guarded on north and south faces by rocks and crags, approaches are therefore best made from Invercharnan to the east in Glen Etive or Glenure Farm to the west.

Depending on approach, there's some rough terrain likely to be encountered. There are a couple of short and easy scrambling pitches on the crest just east of the summit.

Due to the close proximity of Beinn Fhionnlaidh to Loch Linnhie and Loch Etive, a day's hiking to the mountain's summit will reward hillwalkers with superb views.

Hillwalking routes up Beinn Fhionnlaidh

1. Sgurr na h-Ulaidh and Beinn Fhionnlaidh from Glen Etive »

An excellent track heading in from Glen Etive gives good accessibility to the lower slopes of Sgurr na h-Ulaidh and Beinn Fhionnlaidh, allowing these two Munro summits to be bagged in a fine hillwalking route.

Ascent : 1550m (5090ft)
Distance : 18km (11m)
Time : 7hr

2. Sgurr na h-Ulaidh to Beinn Sgulaird route »

Starting from and finishing in Glen Etive, this is a big day out with a 5km return along road - if you were really keen, it could also be possible to include the Corbett Beinn Trilleachan !

Ascent : 2475m (8120ft)
Distance : 30km (19m)
Time : 11:40hr

Winter on the eastern approach to Beinn Fhionnlaidh's summit

Scrambling on Beinn Fhionnlaidh's 'bad step'

On the summit crest of Beinn Fhionnlaidh

Beinn Fhionnlaidh from Glen Etive

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	Sgurr na h-Ulaidh Guarding the westerly approaches to Glencoe, Sgurr na h-Ulaidh is a rugged mountain that is less frequented than its higher and more dramatic neighbours on Bidean nam Bian and the Aonach Eagach.

	Beinn Sgulaird East of Loch Linnhe, the lands of Appin and Benderloch are split by Loch Creran. At the head of this loch, the many peaks on mighty Beinn Sgulaird guard the approaches to Glencoe and beyond.

	Sgorr Dhearg Beinn a'Bheithir dominates the view above Ballachuilish and is a complex mountain with several ridges, coires and summits. Sgorr Dhearg is the highest peak on the mountain.

	Ben Starav Ben Starav is the vast and dominant mountain east of Loch Etive. With its great sweeping slopes, a fjord-like presence is created between Ben Starav and Beinn Trilleachan on the opposite side of the loch.

	Bidean nam Bian Bidean nam Bian is the vast and complex mountain on the southern side of Glencoe. The name is given to both the mountain itself and to the summit, which is the highest point in Argyll.

Nearby webcam	Etive Mor from Glencoe Mountain.

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Beinn Fhionnlaidh

Munro mountain above Glen Creran and Glen Etive

Beinn Fhionnlaidh

Hillwalking routes up Beinn Fhionnlaidh

1. Sgurr na h-Ulaidh and Beinn Fhionnlaidh from Glen Etive »

2. Sgurr na h-Ulaidh to Beinn Sgulaird route »

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	West of Glen Etive Hidden behind the impressive peaks of Glencoe, peace can be found on less frequented mountains. We're here to bag the twins of Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Finlay's hill) and Sgor na h-Ulaidh, with the option of cycling in on fine forestry tracks. Dates and more information »

	East of Glen Etive Two days of guided hiking into remote areas and up rugged terrain to reach high crests and ridges east of fjord-like Glen Etive. We'll aim to bag 5 Munros including mighty Ben Starav and Stob Coir'an Albannaich. Dates and more information »

	Glencoe Munros The grand and complex cliffs and buttresses of Etive Mor, Etive Beag and Bidean nam Bian tower over Glencoe. We are here for a 3 day adventure exploring these impressive mountains and bagging 6 Munro summits. Dates and more information »