Ladhar Bheinn
Mountain Scottish Munro in Knoydart, steep rocky summit
A remote Scottish Munro on the Knoydart peninsula, reached via steep routes; Ladhar Bheinn rewards walkers with coastal and loch views and a sense of remoteness.
Ladhar Bheinn is a mountain on the Knoydart peninsula in the west Highlands of Scotland and is listed as a Munro. Its summit reaches 1,020 metres above sea level.
Walkers and scramblers visit for the mountain’s steep, rocky ridges and extensive views over surrounding lochs and the west coast. Routes are long and remote, often starting from glens or coastal access points, so ascents are typically full-day or multi-day undertakings.
The mountain itself is a natural feature shaped by glaciation; there is no built history associated with the summit beyond its long use for hillwalking and traditional upland grazing in surrounding glens. It has been mapped and catalogued as part of Scottish mountaineering surveys.
Ladhar Bheinn stands on the rugged Knoydart peninsula in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands, overlooking sea lochs of the west coast and surrounded by high ground and coastal terrain.
- Elevation and status: Summit elevation is 1,020 metres, qualifying it as a Munro and making it the highest point on the Knoydart peninsula.
- Access and terrain: Typical approaches start from sea-level glens and involve long walks over rough, pathless terrain; the mountain is remote compared with many Highland hills.
How to Get to Ladhar Bheinn #
The usual approaches are from Glen Brittle or via the Corran section of Mull’s interior. Access typically requires a drive to a trailhead on Mull, followed by a substantial walk; ferries to Mull operate from Oban to Craignure. Local mapping and mountain weather briefings are essential.
Tips for Visiting Ladhar Bheinn #
- The direct approach via Glen Brittle or via Loch Coruisk involves long hikes - allow a full day for the ascent and descent.
- Wear hill-walking boots and kit; exposure can be significant and weather changes quickly.
- Bring a map and compass; some routes are pathless and poorly marked at higher elevations.
Best Time to Visit Ladhar Bheinn #
Best in summer for accessibility and longer daylight; always check mountain weather forecasts before attempting climbs.
Weather & Climate near Ladhar Bheinn #
Ladhar Bheinn's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 0°C to 14°C. Heavy rainfall (3026 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (362 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (239 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (291 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (198 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (286 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (327 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (346 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (349 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
