Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Mullardoch)

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.

Beinn Fhionnlaidh
Bealach Beag and Beinn Fhionnlaidh, July 2006
Highest point
Elevation1,005 m (3,297 ft)[1]
Prominence173 m (568 ft)[2]
Parent peakCàrn Eige
ListingMunro, Marilyn
Coordinates57°18′21″N 5°07′48″W / 57.30596°N 5.12991°W / 57.30596; -5.12991
Naming
English translationFinlay's mountain
Language of nameGaelic
Geography
Beinn Fhionnlaidh is located in Highland
Beinn Fhionnlaidh
Beinn Fhionnlaidh
Beinn Fhionnlaidh is located in the United Kingdom
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Beinn Fhionnlaidh
Beinn Fhionnlaidh (the United Kingdom)
OS gridNH115282
Topo mapOS Landranger 25, OS Explorer 414

Ascent

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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

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  1. ^ Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale Explorer, sheet 414
  2. ^ 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. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Walking & Hiking in Scotland - Holidays & Trails | VisitScotland". Walking.visitscotland.com. Retrieved 5 May 2016.