Beinn Mhanach
Beinn Mhanach
Route overview
Tucked away behind the dramatic peaks of the Bridge of Orchy, Beinn Mhanach is a rounded, grassy Munro that offers a quieter, more secluded hillwalking experience. The route follows a long, scenic approach through the deep trench of the Auch Glen before embarking on a steep, pathless climb to the high dome-like summit, where expansive views of the southern Highlands await.
Terrain and underfoot
Underfoot conditions are highly varied. The initial approach relies on a well-defined estate track, but this requires multiple significant river crossings that can easily become impassable when the water is high or in spate. Once leaving the glen, the ascent is entirely pathless, traversing steep, unrelenting grassy slopes and boggy ground. Good navigational skills are essential, particularly on the broad, featureless summit plateau in poor visibility.
- Distance
- 23.6 km
- Ascent
- 982 m
- Typical time
- 6.5 - 8 hoursStandard moving time
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Getting there and parking
Driving and parking
Auch / National Park boundary A82 parking
For Beinn Mhanach, there is limited parking east of the A82 just north of the National Park boundary sign, grid NN328331. Keep the road and access clear.
- Walking approach and return
- The mountain approach includes river fords that can be impassable in spate. Build that uncertainty into the day and any return transport booking.