Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Mullardoch) Mountain
Remote highland peak popular with experienced walkers
Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Mullardoch) sits near Loch Mullardoch in the Highlands. Its remote slopes attract experienced walkers seeking long routes, corries and broad highland panoramas.
Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Mullardoch) at a Glance#
Address: Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Mullardoch), near Loch Mullardoch, Highlands, Scotland
Website: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/
Admission: Free (open access)
About Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Mullardoch)#
Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Mullardoch) is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands located above Loch Mullardoch. It is classed as a Munro and is noted for its remoteness and the long approaches often required to reach its summit.
Walks to the top commonly start from the shores of Loch Mullardoch or from routes that traverse neighbouring ridges, with approaches that can be lengthy and involve rough, pathless ground. The summit commands views across the surrounding loch and highland landscape.
The mountain is within a sparsely populated part of the Highlands and is typically visited by experienced hillwalkers.
- Access notes: A remote Munro that rises above Loch Mullardoch and is commonly climbed from the lochside or by longer ridge routes.
How to Get to Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Mullardoch)#
Access is usually via minor roads off the A831 and A887. The nearest villages with services are some distance away; a vehicle is recommended. Check local maps for forestry tracks and estate roads leading toward Loch Mullardoch.
Tips for Visiting Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Mullardoch)#
- Plan a circuit that includes Mullardoch if looking for a long day; remote terrain means fewer facilities and longer walks back to the road.
- Carry a detailed topographic map and compass; mobile signal can be unreliable.
Best Time to Visit Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Mullardoch)#
Best from late spring to early autumn for safer access; winter travel requires mountaineering experience.
Weather & Climate near Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Mullardoch)#
Beinn Fhionnlaidh (Mullardoch)'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 (3041 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 367 mm | overcast | 96% | 11.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 247 mm | overcast | 94% | 11.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 301 mm | overcast | 92% | 10.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 6° | -3° | 167 mm | overcast | 89% | 8.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 9° | 1° | 147 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 12° | 4° | 151 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Poor | 7° - 13° | 7° | 167 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.0h |
| August | Poor | 7° - 13° | 6° | 194 mm | overcast | 89% | 7.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 11° | 4° | 280 mm | overcast | 91% | 8.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 7° | -1° | 325 mm | overcast | 94% | 9.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 4° | -5° | 345 mm | overcast | 95% | 10.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 2° | -7° | 350 mm | overcast | 96% | 10.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
