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Fionn Bheinn's rounded top in low winter sun above frosted peat hags and a frozen pool.
The Fannichs and Strathcarron

Fionn Bheinn

A Munro of 933 metres, number 246 of the 282.

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The hill

Fionn Bheinn stands by itself above Achnasheen, on the south side of Loch Fannich.

It is counted with the Fannichs, but its nearest Munro neighbour, Sgurr nan Each, is about eight and a half kilometres away to the north-east.

Mountaineering Scotland notes simply that it sits alone. Standing apart gives it an outlook, too, and the same body promises great views of the Torridon giants from the top.

Starts from
Achnasheen. Mountaineering Scotland says the walk begins right next to the train station and bus stop.
The ground
Follow any signs on the day.
Under snow
There is no avalanche forecast for this hill. The Torridon forecasters apply what they learn in their core hills to more outlying mountains such as the Fannichs. Forecasts begin on 17 December 2026, and no forecast does not mean no risk.
Summit
Grid reference NH 147 621
Parking
Achnasheen station has four parking spaces. Highland Council lists no car park at Achnasheen.
Train and bus
Achnasheen station is off the A832, postcode IV22 2EJ. Check train times with National Rail before you go. A bus stops beside the station.
Toilets and food
The station has no refreshments. Forestry and Land Scotland says there are toilets and places to eat in Achnasheen, though Highland Council lists no public toilet there.
On the hill today
0° to 4°Drizzle on the summit, 933 m. Feels like −4° in the wind.

West wind to 13 mph, gusting 26
Rain, about 5 mm
Light from 7.56am to 6.15pm, ten hours

Sat 17Cloudy−1° to 4° on top · 9 mph, gusts 17
Sun 18Cloudy−3° to 4° on top · 11 mph, gusts 22
Mon 19Cloudy−4° to 6° on top · 6 mph, gusts 10

A weather model's forecast for the height of the summit, not a report from the hill. Read the mountain forecast the evening before: The Northwest Highlands forecast, Fionn Bheinn, Torridon avalanche forecast.

October2026

MTWTFSS

Going another day?

Choose the day you mean to climb.Near or far: the light you will have, and what the summit is likely to be doing.

Photographs by Damian Kurczyk and Calum Morrison, via Google

Before you go

Carry

  • A paper map and a compass, and the skill to use them
  • Waterproofs, warm layers, hat and gloves
  • Food and drink
  • A head torch, a whistle and a first aid kit
  • A survival bag
  • Boots with a good grip

Under snow and ice this is a different day, with short light and the risk of avalanche. It needs an ice axe, crampons, winter boots and the skill to use them.

If something goes wrong

  • Dial 999, ask for the police, then mountain rescue
  • Give a six-figure grid reference: the summit is NH 147 621
  • Say how many are hurt, how many are with you, and your number
  • Register to text 999 before the day: text the word register to 999

The summit is optional. Turning back is the right decision whenever the cloud, the wind or the light say so.

How to call for help in the hills · Safety and skills for the hills · ThinkWINTER

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For the route itself, take the map and read these.

Next along: Sgurr nan Each, Sgurr Breac, A' Chailleach, Sgurr nan Clach Geala. Checked on 10 October 2026. The facts on this page are Mountaineering Scotland's, National Rail's, Forestry and Land Scotland's and Highland Council's; the forecasts are the Mountain Weather Information Service's, the Met Office's and the Scottish Avalanche Information Service's. Height and position from The Database of British and Irish Hills, v18.3, adapted, CC BY 4.0. This page is not a route description and does not replace a map.