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| Name: | Beinn Maol Chaluim |
| Hill number: | 211 |
| Height: | 906.3m / 2973ft |
| RHB Section: | 03B: Loch Linnhe to Loch Etive |
| County/UA: | Highland |
| Catchment: | Etive, Catchment Boundaries, Leven (Loch) |
| Class: | Marilyn, Hump, Simm, Corbett, High Hills of Britain, Yeaman (Ma,Hu,Tu,Sim,C,HHB,Y) |
| Grid ref: | NN 13499 52578 |
| Summit feature: | cairn |
| Drop: | 197m |
| Col: | 709m NN134535  |
| OS map sheet(s): | (1:50k) 41 (1:25k) 384 |
| Observations: | ground 6m N may be highest point; lower cairn 20m S at NN 13495 52556 |
| Survey: | Leica RX1250 |
| Change log: | show changes for this hill entry |
| GPS data: | show GPS entries for this hill |
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| Logged Descriptions (logged by 296 users, only the latest 50 shown - Show all) | By | Date of Ascent |
| The two Beinn Maol Chaluim tops from the southern flank. Parking is possible in a long passing place just past the forest above Lochan Urr, then its a bit of a steep slog through long grass and bracken, aided initially by a very narrow muddy line taken by what looks like a mix of deer and Corbetteers. Terrain gets easier as you climb. The summit ridge is a joy to walk on and to gaze at the views in all directions. Highly recommended. 3.5hrs there and back. | summitter | 31/10/2023 |
| Solo from Glencoe campsite. From A82 bridge near Achnacon E side of Fionn Ghleann. Rising traverse over rough ground to Bealach Fhaolain. Following line of iron fence posts almost to summit. Retraced steps to Bealach Fhaolain then steeply down to river confluence at 300m NN 126 539. Much easier going on W side of Fionn Ghleann following iron fence posts above river back to A82. | John Lee | 02/06/2023 |
| From Glen Etive. Followed faint path most of the way up to the broad ridge and then aimed for the crags near the summit ridge. Followed ridge to summit and then returned same way. 3h 50min total time including stops. | mproudfoot | 26/02/2023 |
| From Glen Etive | BaggerGutt | 22/06/2022 |
| From Glen Etive a bit of a scrappy slog to start but once on ridge very pleasant. No problems. | dickscroop | 05/06/2022 |
| Another sunny day for the Glen Etive Corbetts. Straightforward but found some fun scrambling on the outcrops on way up. | davechaffey | 27/03/2022 |
| bad weather with Kristian | TamCollie | 23/01/2022 |
| With Moira and OMC party. Andy Moffat, Jae, Janette, Karen, James, Louise | ColB | 09/10/2021 |
| From the Glencoe A82 side, decided against Glen Etive in case of difficulty parking, possible stalking, longer drive round from Fort William. Parked in layby just east of Allt na Muidhe. Over the stile opposite the layby. Faint path initially, but overgrown. East side of Fionn Ghleann, no path, slow going gradually ascending, many small burns to cross, eventually rising to 131541 to cross the trickiest. Found a grassy rake at 132548 leading to Bealach Fhaolain, then a straightforward pull to the summit. Lingered at the summit, watching Glen Etive valley fog gradually dissipate to reveal the Loch and mountain sides beyond. Gentle breeze keeping the bugs off, blue skies above, not a soul around, beautiful panorama. Retraced steps to the bealach, then descended directly to the glen, which was much better. Faint path on the west side of the glen by the fence posts, to 140m asl, then pathless west to meet the main asphalt track. | Owen B | 28/08/2021 |
| From Glen Etive | rjf35 | 29/07/2019 |
| CK | SheilaS | 12/04/2019 |
| Climbed from Glen Etive with Kenny - 200th Corbett. Continued traverse of ridge and up onto Bidean to take in last munro tp of Stob Coire nam Beith. Bet not many people have climbed solely these two peaks on one walk - didn't go to Bidean's summit | SpudGunn | 27/02/2019 |
| A bit of a beast of a hill, with some seriously steep sections. The summit ridge is brilliant, and I got a couple of glimpses of the view through the persistent mist and the rain. | Gill | 06/04/2017 |
| done with sgor na h-udlaidh | scoob | 02/01/2017 |
| Beinn Maol Chaluim South Top and Beinn Maol Chaluim from Glen Etive. Continuous rain. | RobertP | 03/11/2016 |
| Very steep initial (and descending) 100 vertical metres. Surprisingly tough ridge walk over lumps and bumps, but ultimately a simple ridge walk. Nice views. | Jhimmy | 12/10/2016 |
| Climbed with Andy Brown & Fred Hammond. Myself and Fred was going to attempt Bidean nan Bian, but severe snow prevented. | Baggieboy | 16/01/2016 |
| From Glen Etive. Fourth consecutive day of West Highland sunshine. Steep at first, long grass and bracken, try to follow animal tracks. Also steep higher up but no difficulties. Finally there is an impressive ridge. | Topographer57 | 08/09/2015 |
| Three hours from Glen Etive via the cleared forest. Great ridge, lovely views. On to Bidean. | Play2End | 23/05/2015 |
| Veryhappybunny | 05/08/2014 | |
| with john and andrew from area between 2 woodlands in glen etive. | robertphillips | 27/12/2012 |
| self | davidsbatty | 12/09/2012 |
| W Jenx, glorious March day. Raced up S ridge from GR148492. Saw Jim Bloomer and Peter Ditchburn on top! Two cairn, N is higher. Views of Coe/Etive fantastic. Down quick to river for dip in gorge w tea n cake. Brill day!! | nordicstar | 25/03/2012 |
| JimT | 04/12/2011 | |
| Beinn Maol Chaluim, Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach with club, great circuit | johnm | 13/11/2011 |
| R great weather | Richard Tait | 03/05/2011 |
| Solo ascent with dogs | alexmaclennan | 24/04/2011 |
| Galltywenallt | 19/10/2010 | |
| 5 of 6: From the south top. | ChrisR | 18/08/2010 |
| Two munro and a corbit from Glen Etive. Steep ascent to first summit (Sgreamach). Dramatic ridge towards summit of Bidean nam Bian, although quite busy. Very rock and trick descent to the last summit (Beinn Maol Challum). Camping in glen Etive with Brian. | gercal53 | 05/06/2010 |
| Clockwise circuit with Jamie and dog Ben-Ji before the Bidean ridge. | vegibagger | 14/04/2010 |
| clockwise circuit with dad and dog Ben-Ji from Glen Etive up Beinn Maol Chaluim, steeply up on to very snowy summit of Bidean nam Bian including Murdo west top and then down over Stop Coire Sgreamhach. | trigpillocksson | 14/04/2010 |
| And 27/01/2019 | chrispine | 27/03/2010 |
| Self and Bonnie | Invicta14 | 13/05/2009 |
| See Beinn Fhionnlaidh | dbb | 08/05/2008 |
| NUFWAS Hogmanay trip. With Clare, Laura, Will, CHris, Jon & Alan. The day the Etive was very high and some kayakers needed rescued. | Grinner | 31/12/2007 |
| From Invercharnan through Gleann Charnan and north to summit | Gallovidian | 28/05/2006 |
| With S. Date approx. | The Captain | 02/05/2006 |
| With Ian Soulsby. | Dangerous Dave | 18/10/2004 |
| Solo. Glean-leac-na-muidhe, Fionn Ghleann to Beinn Maol Chaluim & return. Showery & wet under foot. Fionn Ghleann has no real path but is a fine valley & would justify the title of Glen Coe's really Lost Valley! | Vin | 12/09/2004 |
| Bagging day with Darren as poor snowless conditions for winter climbing - 2 Corbetts with a repeat crossing of the Munro of Sgor na h-Ulaidh inbetween. | Chris Pearson | 27/02/2003 |
| Scrambled up the western slopes from Bealach Fhionnghaill after walking up Fionn Ghleann from the Clachaig Inn. | yorkie | 07/06/2002 |
| Solo | donmeister | 13/05/2001 |
| Would have included Bidean, but snow looked dodgy. | Colinmac2005 | 21/02/2000 |
| Good viewpoint for the back of the Glencoe hills | gman | 09/09/1999 |
| From Glen Etive | BLACKHILL | 28/11/1998 |
| Fine Corbett done from Glen Etive, and a lot of ascent. Brilliant views until the rains came. | Aye Jimmy | 11/07/1998 |
| With: solo; Climb up NE from Bealach Fhionnghaill towards Bealach Fhaolain was OK. Dumped sack and quickly bagged the Corbett Beinn MC. Climb up the S side of Bidean nam B was complex. Very steep and loose. HB had descended this way! | Ian Baines | 24/04/1998 |
| KT | HFB | 24/01/1998 |
| Self Great day | fergie | 24/05/1997 |