Beinn Bheula
3 classifications here — Marilyn, HuMP and Simm — belong to lists OpenFell holds only part of, so they have no list page. See how far the coverage goes.
- Height
- 779 m · 2,556 ft
- Prominence
- 557 m
- Grid reference
- NS 15483 98319
- Coordinates
- 56.14183, -4.97147
- County / area
- Argyll and Bute
- OS Landranger
- 56
- OS Explorer
- OL37N 363N
- Summit feature
- trig point in windshelter
- Key col
- NN168073 (222 m)
About Beinn Bheula
Beinn Bheula lies between Loch Goil and Loch Eck, at the southern reach of the Arrochar Alps within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Seen from Lochgoilhead it looks rugged, with several tops; the highest is Caisteal Dubh, Gaelic for black castle.
Ascents commonly begin from Loch Goil. The hill is a Corbett at 779 metres, and also a Marilyn, HuMP and Simm.
Background written from facts in the Wikipedia article on Beinn Bheula (CC BY-SA 4.0). Heights, prominence and grid references come from the Database of British & Irish Hills, not from Wikipedia.
Access rights here
Yes Right to roam: Statutory right of responsible access to most land and inland water.
Yes Wild camping: Wild camping is broadly lawful under the 2003 Act.
In defined Camping Management Zones (roughly 1 March – 30 September) camping requires a permit or use of a designated site, despite the general Scottish access right. Zones cover parts of east Loch Lomond, Trossachs lochshores and other honeypot areas.
General position for Scotland — local byelaws, seasonal restrictions and closures can override it. Full details: access rights in Scotland · check another location.
Daylight at this summit today
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Computed astronomically for 56.142, -4.971. Plan your finish with the daylight safety planner.
Summit weather live
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Forecast adjusted to summit altitude. Weather data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
Long-distance paths past this hill
One waymarked long-distance route runs within 2.5 km of the summit — useful if you are linking this hill into a longer walk, or want a made path for the approach.
| Route | Total length | From summit |
|---|---|---|
| Loch Lomond and Cowal Way | 91 km | 1.5 km |
Route lines © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); distance from the summit computed by OpenFell.
Nearest listed peaks
| Peak | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beinn Lochain | 702.9 m | 2.4 km |
| Cruach nam Miseag | 607 m | 2.8 km |
| Beinn Bheag | 619.8 m | 5.9 km |
| Cruach nam Mult | 611.2 m | 7.4 km |
| Cnoc Coinnich | 763.5 m | 8.2 km |
| Ben Donich | 847 m | 8.7 km |