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 at a Glance#
About Beinn Fhada#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -8° | 383 mm | overcast | 96% | 13.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 257 mm | overcast | 95% | 13.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 314 mm | overcast | 93% | 12.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 6° | -4° | 179 mm | overcast | 89% | 10.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 9° | 1° | 153 mm | overcast | 86% | 9.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 11° | 4° | 156 mm | overcast | 87% | 9.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Poor | 7° - 13° | 6° | 175 mm | overcast | 88% | 8.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.0h |
| August | Poor | 7° - 13° | 6° | 203 mm | overcast | 90% | 8.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 10° | 3° | 292 mm | overcast | 92% | 10.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 7° | -2° | 340 mm | overcast | 94% | 12.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 4° | -5° | 359 mm | overcast | 96% | 12.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 3° | -8° | 365 mm | overcast | 96% | 12.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
