Beinn Fhada
Mountain Rugged Scottish mountain rising above coastal glens
Scottish mountain with craggy ridges and steep slopes; attracts experienced hillwalkers for remote routes and views over adjacent glens.
Beinn Fhada is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. It is a named upland summit that attracts hillwalkers familiar with the region.
Routes to the summit traverse typical Highland terrain of heather, rock and peat hags and provide wide views from the top on clear days. Walks are undertaken as day routes from nearby glens and tracks.
The peak is a natural landform formed by geological and glacial action; it has no built history and has been used for grazing and recreation. Over time informal footpaths have developed from repeated use by walkers and shepherding activity.
The mountain sits within the Highlands of Scotland; nearby are rural glens and small settlements, with the nearest larger towns at a regional distance.
How to Get to Beinn Fhada #
Access is usually via the A87 or local B‑roads serving Kintail; the nearest sizable settlement is Kyle of Lochalsh. Park where minor roads end and follow estate tracks and stalkers’ paths onto the ridge; expect rough ground in places.
Tips for Visiting Beinn Fhada #
- Bring a map and compass-Kintail and surrounding areas have long runs of ridge where GPS sometimes drops signal.
- Start early in summer to avoid midges in lower glens; the summit remains breezy and midge‑free.
- Look out for the deep corries to the north-great places for a sheltered lunch.
Best Time to Visit Beinn Fhada #
Late spring to early autumn delivers the most predictable conditions; winter brings deep snow and mountaineering conditions.
Weather & Climate near Beinn Fhada #
Beinn Fhada's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (3176 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (383 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (257 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (314 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (203 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (292 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (340 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (359 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (365 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
