Beinn Mheadhoin, Strathconon

Beinn Mheadhoin is a grassy Fiona above the head of Strathconon, a shy hill partly hidden by Creagan a’ Chaorainn but a superb viewpoint over Strathfarrar.



Beinn Mheadhoin, Strathconon


Height664m
Prominence217m
Meaningmiddle mountain
ListsFionas (F156)
LocationStrathconon,
Glen Carron to Glen Strathfarrar
Grid RefNH258477
Lat/Lon57.48658, -4.90634


Beinn Mheadhoin stands at the southern end of Strathconon, much of its bulk concealed behind little Creagan a’ Chaorainn. Mostly grass and heather covered, the hill offers an impressive summit outlook, particularly across to the Strathfarrar peaks and over the craggy northern face of nearby Bac an Eich.

From Inverchoran at the head of Strathconon, an estate track curves around Creagan a’ Chaorainn to the foot of Beinn Mheadhoin, where a rough cairned path climbs the heather-clad north-east slopes to the summit. The hill can also be readily combined with nearby Meall na Faochaig to the north, both sharing the same starting point at Inverchoran.



Routes up Beinn Mheadhoin


Meall na Faochaig and Beinn Mheadhoin from Strathconon

From Inverchoran in Strathconon, two short hillwalking routes head up the Fionas Meall na Faochaig and Beinn Mheadhoin

Peaks : 2 Fionas

Ascent : 1100m (3610ft)
Distance : 16km (10m)
Time : 5:45hr



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