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Name:Beinn a' Choin
Hill number:48
Height:768.7m / 2522ft
RHB Section:01C: Loch Lomond to Strathyre
County/UA:Stirling, Argyll and Bute
Catchment:Catchment Boundaries, Forth, Leven (Dumbarton)
Watershed:Firth of Forth, Ardnamurchan Point to Lowestoft, Cardiff to Cape Wrath, Dover to Cape Wrath, Lowestoft to Duncansby Head, Land's End to John o' Groats, Firth of Clyde, The Lizard to Dunnet Head
Class:Marilyn, Hump, Simm, Corbett, Yeaman
(Ma,Hu,Tu,Sim,C,Y)
Grid ref:NN 35432 13022
Summit feature:cairn
Drop:345m
Col:424m  NN346166  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 50 56
(1:25k) OL39N 364N
Observations:outcrop 160m to SE at NN 35549 12909 is lower
Survey:Abney level/Leica RX1250
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 331 users)ByDate of Ascent
thenomad05/03/2024
Pommyjon14/01/2024
Beinn a' Choin, near Inversnaid - Walkhighlands routehummusg10/01/2024
Sick Kid11/11/2023
weaselmaster11/11/2023
Parked in the entrance to Corriearklet and got onto the Great Trossachs Path north of it by going up the access track and through some overgrown vegetation besides the main house. Next, a wet tramp through long grass, using an ATV track initially, to Garradh and on to the two tops of Maol Mor. Thankfully, the ground got easier as I rose, but the ever-present mist failed to lift - swings and roundabouts! Along the rugged ridge over Stob a' Choin Dhuibh and Maol Breac a' Bhealaich before a final pull to Beinn a' Choin. Returned S via Stob an Fhainne, following an old fence line for most of the way to its summit and on down to the road besides the Loch Arklet dam. Would have been lovely in clearer, drier or icier conditions.summitter12/10/2023
Solo from RSPB car park. Heavy rain all day and very poor visibility above 500m. Good track north for about 2km then NE up steep slopes. Dreadful deep vegetation, bracken, lumpy thick heather to deer fence and gate. A little better going after that to Bealach a' Mheim. WalkingHighlands describes Beinn a' Choin as a neglected hill, think I can see why on a day like this !John Lee14/07/2023
Toril25/05/2023
chazzyboy1918/04/2023
BlackPanther17/03/2023
Through the cloud sea to distant views of Lomond and Vorlich. Then across to Meall Mor. That was hard work.davechaffey28/11/2022
beckybags28/11/2022
A Peckish28/11/2022
 yorkielad04/11/2022
Tricky29/09/2022
From the RSPB car park. Along the grassy track as far as the Allt Trosdain. Up the right hand side, leading to a gate in the deer fence. Crossed the Allt Trosdain quite high up after overnight rain, somewhat easier going after that. Descended on a more easterly line by the fence posts to the col, then descended gradually, scaling the deer fence at 350m asl, but this led to dreadful vegetation, bracken, lumpy thick heather, young trees and an awkward burn crossing. Eventually rejoined the track south of the sheepfold.Owen B22/09/2022
stevent080914/09/2022
Parked large layby (no passing place sign) NN 3803 0939. Thru' gate NN 3817 0941 to nothing but rough, deep, exhausting vegetation. Improved a little over 500m but the whole Maol Mor ridge rough. On to Beinn a'Choin (BC) and two Sims to NW. Back ober BC and down Stob an Fhainne ridge. Path briefly but did not continue down fence line, so descended over Maol Odhar (SE direction) to Glen Arkle, thru' increasingly difficult vegetation.carole engel07/09/2022
From RSPB car park. It's a long drive on single track roads to bag a single mountain. Walked up the tracks and I thought I had found a path, but it was only deer tracks - doh. Tough going up boggy, fern and long grass. Not many paths. good views.Jhimmy27/08/2022
SunnyAdventures23/08/2022
Robinho0822/07/2022
tcrannoch03/07/2022
Beinn a Choin and Cruinn Bheinn from Loch ChonHuwel25/06/2022
With Sue from RSPB car park, along ATV track to sheepfold and gate in deer fence and then up directly to summit. Return same. Damp and muggy.Frank17/05/2022
A lovely spring day. Easy ascent in dry conditions. with Janice. 600thPlay2End22/04/2022
Machyde21/02/2022
TommyG19/12/2021
GavinTheobald 303/11/2021
McBarron10/10/2021
Capt Malbec05/09/2021
Chris Mac18/06/2021
andrew brown13/06/2021
From RSPB car park. Saw no-one all day. Bright, clear, sun sometimes, with v light cool breeze stopping it getting too muggy. A rough and boggy ascent, easing further up. Nice summit with great views.niallp17/05/2021
cgilmour12/05/2021
Stavanger Toestub17/04/2021
Car park at Garrison Farm coned off due to 'Landslip', so parked at the dam. To Beinn a'Choin via Garrison Farm (no sign of landslip) returning via Stob an Fhainne and straight down beside the fence back to the dam. Very wet underfoot, as expected due to recent weather, and no real paths after leaving the Garrison Farm track.TRG31828/02/2021
moggie6023/09/2020
A shorter hill day with John and wee Islay (the springer) - clockwise loop - tough terrain for a lot of it and the hill is like a big sponge. Great views though - see over Loch Katrine, LOch Lomond towards the Arrochar Alps, and at the summit, over to the back of the Crianlarich hills.mproudfoot23/08/2020
Gallovidian09/08/2020
little al01/08/2020
Room for a car in the wide entrance to Corriearklet Farm. ACW round of Corriearklet, ascending - through fairly long vegetation, initially - to Garadh and descending over Maol Odhar. Spent a while finding the highest top of Maol Mor, then over the impressive tooth of Stob a'Choin Dhubh, Meal Breac a'Bhealaich, Beinn a'Choin, steeply down to the peat hags of the bealach and the post and rock summit of Stob an Fhainne.Nick Down125/05/2020
NickF20/03/2020
Wet wet wet! Up RSPB reserve path to sheep fold. Through this and short difficult bushwack to fond ATV 4x4 track which goes most of the way. Short dither around at the top over rough ground and to top. Descent the same way cos it was wet.TamCollie22/11/2019
sclater21/09/2019
weaselmaster16/08/2019
Sick Kid16/08/2019
Ralph21/06/2019
scoob19/05/2019
Fi19/05/2019
ThickIce10/05/2019
Rockdoctor03/05/2019
redcon28/04/2019
Jossker02/02/2019
hill walker01/12/2018
bertbarnett12314/10/2018
MuckleG24/09/2018
gingernut07/09/2018
IainK03/09/2018
The Rodmiester20/08/2018
m0untain_n0mad04/07/2018
From RSPB car park, along ATV track to gate in deer fence and then up directly to summit. Return following old fence SE towards bealach, down stream to 2nd gate and along track. Last Corbett!MichaelF28/04/2018
from the rspb car park along the upward trail until the 3rd gate then headed straight up to the summit through the crags returned the same waysteven morrice15/04/2018
Lovely day. Still some snow high up.iansm01/04/2018
saas31/12/2017
jef30/10/2017
revisit for the tops,corriearklet round ACW nice sunny day.robertphillips09/09/2017
Blair28217/08/2017
Veryhappybunny17/07/2017
Simon Winton02/06/2017
Parked at Stronlachlar. Followed old military road to Corriearklet; completed horseshoe over Maol Mor, Beinn a'Choin, Stob an Fhainne; then returned along track to Stronlachlar.PaulineD18/04/2017
walk livi18/04/2017
Tom Mundell26/03/2017
sarah mundell26/03/2017
Iona26/03/2017
Trekking toes26/03/2017
Colin Crawford21/01/2017
RobB24/10/2016
From Garrison farm, through the RSPB reserve and up the stream by the sheepfold. Purgatorial going through regenerating woodland - sickly saplings planted in deep hidden holes full of water amongst monstrous triffid-style vegetation. After a character forming slog, I found an ATV track, which was slightly less purgatorial. Better going above the deer fence, and the track goes almost to the top. Followed the track all the way back down, but gruesome going lower down (rushes, holes, tussocks, bracken). This route would be a lot better in winter when the vegetables have died back; or, better still, choose a different route from the many superior offerings described by others!Gill26/09/2016
From An Casteil down to bealach up steeply past some steep rocks. 2 cairns. Unsure which was summit. Descent down rudge and log boggy walk back. Great. Clear wuth giid views.Langbank 25/06/2016
Wayne Morris23/06/2016
CK SheilaS18/05/2016
SoloVin03/05/2016
From Ardlui ferry straight up the very steep side of the ridge to north of Stob nan Eigrach then south along ridge over Bein a Choin and three of the four Graham tops. Slow going in places on wet thawing snow so had to miss last of the tops, Stob an Fhainne to be sure of getting last ferry which I made with just 15 minutes to spare. Steep descent from ridge south of Bein a Choin to Loch Lomand very tricky in wet, thawing snow and navigating rocky outcrops, not recommended in these conditions, I think a line further south would have been betterdickscroop30/04/2016
Trailmaister08/01/2016
R long trip for a Corbett! Richard Tait25/10/2015
4 of 4: From Maol an Fhithich.ChrisR11/09/2015
Round of Corriearklet. Good views of familiar hills between showers.RobertP30/08/2015
alda12/06/2015
Corriearklet - Maol Mor - Beinn a' Choin - Stob an Fhainne - Corriearkletdavidpettit8425/05/2015
PhilB25/05/2015
willyross01/05/2015
lindaross01/05/2015
weaselmaster26/04/2015
Sick Kid26/04/2015
PGCE13/04/2015
bobhem2508/04/2015
briansv650s05/04/2015
peterstanding04/02/2015
Thorny02/10/2014
PhilMcLean31/08/2014
Solo.Dangerous Dave28/08/2014
try9fan12/05/2014
Jimi29/04/2014
It did not rain all the time, occasionally there was hail or snow.Martin R25/02/2014
bowlesy06/02/2014
Peterb06/02/2014
With Robert Wright and Holly. My first hill of 2014. Snow, clear top, bit of wind but a great half a day. 4 hours.alexmaclennan12/01/2014
naelcma28/09/2013
marsdavs13/09/2013
assynt_bob08/09/2013
From Stronachlachar via Glen Gyle. Ben Ducteach (BD)N Top, Cruach, BD W Top, BD, Stob nan Eigrach, Maol an Fhithich, Beinn a'Choin, Stob an Fhainne, Maol Breac a'Bhealaich, Stob a'Choin Dhuibh, Meall Morjimbloomer28/06/2013
GavinTheobald 217/05/2013
Oik20/04/2013
bertbarnett12313/04/2013
NormanW04/04/2013
With Dad and Iain. Lots of sliding down snow, fell into a deep puddle under snowandymort31/03/2013
kenmorti31/03/2013
Kevin2903528/02/2013
selfdavidsbatty08/02/2013
oatcake20/10/2012
hils12/06/2012
ger03/06/2012
Mr Apples22/04/2012
Doogz13/04/2012
From InversnaidBLACKHILL26/03/2012
Circuit from Inverarnan involving very steep ascent of slope above Doune. Returned via Cruach and Ben Glas waterfall.Smudge25/03/2012
duchally17/03/2012
beinn a choin in the morning and cruinn a bheinn after lunch.robertphillips08/02/2012
Johnny Corbett03/02/2012
borderline15/01/2012
raffemeister10/12/2011
Ian28424/10/2011
hillhunter24/09/2011
Bobf20/09/2011
ARM15/09/2011
JulieB06/08/2011
clanbonham11/06/2011
ngthack12/04/2011
Climbed in good wintery conditions from road at NN356095, parked under pines. Steep pull direct up fence to Stob an Fhainne, then across broad col to summit slopesnordicstar11/03/2011
jenx11/03/2011
mae24/10/2010
neimcv19/10/2010
Colin Crawford19/09/2010
Up from Beinglas farm, bagging subsidiaries on the way. Then on to Stob an Fhainne, down to Inversnaid and back along the West Highland Way.campagvelocet01/09/2010
scott duncan01/08/2010
maytwin6625/06/2010
With Brian. Boggy at the start causing tired legs. Otherwise unremarkable.gercal5304/04/2010
benarmine04/04/2010
Cuillin29/12/2009
foggieclimber07/11/2009
Am Bodach26/10/2009
Clova12/09/2009
silverhow25/07/2009
Emma and Simon11/07/2009
benalder5013/05/2009
ajwxyzt25/04/2009
govanah19/04/2009
rogreeves13/04/2009
Wycombe Wanderer06/04/2009
andy macp25/03/2009
anne336623/09/2008
climbed with KBjohnm30/08/2008
BrianJ18/06/2008
needanewdog05/05/2008
hornet01/05/2008
cmac11/11/2007
tallscottishguy18/08/2007
From Stronachlachar.Grinner22/07/2007
PeteF13/07/2007
AndyS01/06/2007
iainwalton04/05/2007
Tony Rogers22/04/2007
from loch arklet over stob an fhainnebuggerlugs07/04/2007
Tricky06/04/2007
AloneSpudGunn19/03/2007
Barry Smith25/02/2007
Bag200001/12/2006
RBS HWC Sunday outing. I walked with Lynn Y, Alan T and dog Meg. Start at Corriearklet farm on the unclassified road which runs along the N of Loch Arklet. Pass the farm and ascend NE up the steep ridge of Maol Mor. At 550m the angle eases as you turn NNW along the ridge to the summit trig point. Descend NW down the hummocky ridge to the Bealach a’ Mheim at 560m then ascend the SE ridge of Beinn a’ Choin. A fence is crossed 200m before the small summit cairn is reached. Descend by the line of the fence to the col before Stob an Fhainne and drop down SW towards the Snaid burn which should be followed S to the farm at Garrison. Turn W or right and walk along the Glen Arklet road for 1½ kms to reach the car park and bus at Inversnaid.langskill26/11/2006
iaindbrown20/10/2006
highlandhillwalker19/09/2006
DaveMcS12/08/2006
Tony S12/07/2006
dodgyknee01/07/2006
h3cla24/06/2006
Calico29/04/2006
Easy walk, once I found somewhere to park.douglas_easton03/04/2006
dave g25/02/2006
fionnag25/02/2006
hill walker26/11/2005
grumpy20/11/2005
No log to entre?John Young01/10/2005
Alan Whatley26/09/2005
Frogreen15/09/2005
during last week of CorbettsIanHHill28/06/2005
Kompass16/06/2005
petesimpson11/06/2005
Dave McG24/05/2005
3 kinnears17/05/2005
richtea504029/04/2005
fortyniner21/04/2005
Laurel31/03/2005
Rowan13/03/2005
Jim.Fothergill23/02/2005
GaryJones01/10/2004
Chrissy12/07/2004
BasherBob11/07/2004
Meagaidh01/07/2004
kathyh03/06/2004
bertbarnett12325/05/2004
hughbagger16/04/2004
Moira, Rosemary, Garrey Whyte. Check date ColB01/04/2004
Fletch26/03/2004
nicolajane10/01/2004
With DC and JC . Clear and sunny. Climbed from L. Arklet dam. Deep, long, wet grass. Hard going. Nice sunset over Narnain. One other on the hill.Martin6606/12/2003
Quite a hard ascent from the Lock Arklet dam with Martin66 & JC. Straight up over Stob an Fhainne & then on to Beinn a'Choin. Great view. Back by the same route.NotReallyABagger06/12/2003
KennyO30/11/2003
neilsan08/11/2003
Campbell Singer07/10/2003
And 31/12/2017, 07/09/2018, 28/06/2019, 13/04/2020, 03/08/2021,17/08/2022, 20/08/2023chrispine10/06/2003
graham2806/06/2003
Sunny, warm, calm but hazy views.iangalbraith16/03/2003
hillsman15/03/2003
benalder28401/03/2003
Gavin Theobald00/00/2003
SuzanneTheobald00/00/2003
from CorriearkletGalltywenallt28/10/2002
Andrew Simmons06/10/2002
With the F.C and S.The Captain25/09/2002
hill walker06/07/2002
felltop15/06/2002
daviemore15/06/2002
paz195330/03/2002
From Corriearklet with Fiona, clockwise round Stob an Fhainne, Beinn a'Choin, Meall Mor & tops. Chalmers No.28.agentmancuso29/03/2002
FionaC29/03/2002
kanderson04/01/2002
AndrewFinnimore28/10/2001
FCL01/01/2001
TONY DEALL18/11/2000
fasgadh14/10/2000
ambrosegillham03/08/2000
Colin Crawford26/06/2000
JEB, FJB, ERB, DA HFB01/05/2000
tuxer28/03/2000
Horseshoe from Corriearklet as in SMC Corbett book. Good walk with fair bit of up/down on first section of ridge. Mist kept coming and going.Aye Jimmy19/03/2000
andrew.allum01/01/2000
rpettit01/01/2000
49pp01/01/2000
Quite a difficult ascent from Inversnaidgman09/09/1999
LizH11/07/1999
PeterAH11/07/1999
amswanston05/05/1999
chrisbien25/04/1999
BaggerGutt10/07/1998
eddieh11/05/1998
interloper21/03/1998
Solo From Corrieaklet Farm. Saw a fox Good viewpointfergie18/03/1998
chalky195322/11/1997
GordonAdshead00/05/1997
Alan Moore15/02/1997
Sherlock04/01/1997
jfwilson30/11/1996
Martyn109/11/1996
Isbjorn08/09/1996
from S A C D. A final massive drop down before final climb to top. 16.00. Gingerly downhill to road and bikes at 18.05. For 14m return trip to pier via north road. A water board van stopped to ask if we would like a lift as the bike man was worried. Accepted gladly after about 3 miles and very late return to pier. Without it, with the unexpected very severe gradients, we would probably still be pushing!arranc05/04/1996
N.Morters17/03/1996
Colinmac200504/02/1996
Self and TaffyInvicta1415/09/1995
Crumblie204/01/1995
Corbett bagging (two walks): Beinn a'Choin and Ben Vuirich RHW11/11/1994
Anti clockwise Beinn a'Choin evening round from Loch Arklet, Maol Mor to Stob an Fhainne with AJ.Eddie01/06/1994
john steel28/05/1994
Minto14/05/1994
Chris Peart10/05/1994
ChrisU03/10/1993
johnbarnard2505/06/1993
From Stronachlachar up to Maol Mor then on to Beinn a' Choin and down to Loch KatrineGallovidian25/04/1993
paulgp01/03/1993
MacAoidh31/01/1993
sclater29/10/1992
softsquare13/09/1992
PeteN29/08/1992
Elma, Jackdonmeister14/08/1992
Lindsay M14/06/1992
Route 18 on Cicerone guide to be published in 2012ancient brit23/02/1992
RichardM16/02/1992
Denise 16/02/1992
bertbarnett12316/08/1991
JockTamson05/05/1991
while cycling around Loch KatrineTopographer5728/04/1991
lordtonult15/03/1991
IainT14/10/1990
alda08/04/1990
mundson01/01/1990
pwbellarby08/10/1989
StueyB16/09/1989
aul-fogie12/09/1989
Ascended from B829 in wet weather.JohnW06/08/1989
AFD9006/07/1989
bjewing00/06/1989
Thearlaichdubh24/12/1988
Norrie Muir21/08/1988
russell6128/02/1988
Ken_Stewart21/02/1987
Sunhat14/09/1986
oldsteve01/03/1986
JGC08/10/1985
Kiltie11/02/1984
From Inversnaid lodge.rfoster28/12/1982
DewiH10/03/1982
amblemark01/01/1970
GuyF01/01/1970
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