| Name: | Beinn a' Bhuiridh |
| Hill number: | 262 |
| Height: | 898.4m / 2948ft |
| County/UA: | Argyll and Bute |
| Topographical area: | HC11 Cruachan-donachain |
| SMC/RHB section: | 03C: Glen Etive to Glen Lochy |
| Catchment: | Awe |
| Class: | Marilyn, Hump, Simm, Corbett, High Hills of Britain, Yeaman (Ma,Hu,Tu,Sim,C,HHB,Y) |
| Grid ref: | NN 09439 28373 |
| Summit feature: | rock |
| Drop: | 172.2m |
| Col: | 726.2m NN 0956 2882  |
| OS map sheet(s): | (1:50k) 50 (1:25k) 360N 377W |
| Observations: | 20m NNE of cairn |
| 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 398 users, only the latest 50 shown - Show all) | By | Date of Ascent |
| From parking near junction of A85 and B8077. Good track a good way up Coire Glas, then steeply up to col.followed by a steeper climb up to the top. Back down over Monadh Driseig and further down the ridge before descending to outward track. | PeterD | 16/06/2024 |
| 1hr 20 mins up from Cruachan Station with its ingenious Anderson's 'piano wires' -if cut by falling rocks -the signals default to stop. Tree route and boulder clamber path was fun to dam road then v steep 1:1 grass (it felt like) for ever to get my teeth (studded fell shoes) stuck into. Outrageously sparkling day of absolute golden November clarity. Not a breath of wind - shorts and t-shirt all the way -just needed a second layer on icy summit. 15 mins on top exploring the far east top above a dramatic corrie edge. 51 mins down -only slightly quicker by parachute. Feeling fit at moment - reward for training for the OMM just 2 weeks ago. L says I'm having my usual annual b'day crisis and need to do something tough! Beautiful low sun glinting along the length of well named Loch Awe. Cruachan and its tops all looking so close and detailed. Pity it goes dark at 5pm as I only set off at 1.07pm after morning dog walk to Oban. 22 cars of lucky walkers in layby on this glorious Saturday. | Chris Pearson | 11/11/2023 |
| From Cruachan Station, up east side of dam and up to Lairig Torran. Very steep up to summit, probably better lines to the west, but ok. Back same way. | Flatfield | 16/06/2023 |
| Continued to Stob Garbh & Stob Diamh with Alasdair. | duchally | 04/05/2023 |
| Parked Cruachan Station. Walked to reservoir, then directly ascended Beinn a' Bhuiridh which was steep up and steep down the other side. Main path to Stob Garbh, Stob Daimh. Out and back to Sron an Isean. Main path to Drochaid Ghlas and then Ben Cruachan, Cloud cleared on arrival, only person all day to see the views! Added on Stob Dearg [Taynuilt Peak] due to the good conditions. Contoured back to the path and summited Meall Cuanail before dropping back to the reservoir. All summits clear, spectacular views throughout. Solo. | meltdiceburg | 18/09/2022 |
| A big day doing the most of the Cruachan massif. Roadside parking at Cruachan Falls. Straight up the steep tiny track to the hydro access road, then to the dam and along the track on RHS up to Lairig Toran. Then followed a grassy rake up the steep the Corbett, Beinn a'Bhiridh, back the same way to re-join the main track up to Stob Garb, and (Munro) Stob Daimh. Next branched off east to bag Sron an Isean, and back west along the main ridge to Drochaid Glas, and the main Munro Ben Cruachan. Out and back to Stob Dearg, before a diversion off the principal route down to bag another MT, Meall Cuanail, on the way down. Altogether 21km with over 2000m ascent taking 11 hours. | silveracorn_alan | 27/08/2022 |
| Straight up and down from the not quite a layby at the station. Under the railway, then up the steep eroded path through the trees, then through ferns to the point where the fence heads downhill from the track, there is a gate at this point. Up to the grassy knoll at 500m asl. Mostly grassy from there, some avoidable rocky areas. Mercifully not as windy as forecast and dodged the showers. | Owen B | 18/06/2022 |
| Ben Cruachan, Drochaid Ghlas, Stob Daimh, Stob Garbh and Beinn a Bhuiridh. Beautiful sunny day and moderate breeze. Visibility superb- Arran, Jura, Rum, Mull etc. Time taken 7.5 hours including stops for 10.6 miles. | isabelle | 05/06/2022 |
| Ascended up Monadh Driseig ridge, very windy but mostly dry and views gradually improving. The descent to the Lairig Torran was sporting to say the least, and thence down to Coire Ghlas just as steep, but it gave a nice circuit and pleasant walk down the glen back to the starting point by the A85 | Rockdoctor | 10/05/2022 |
| With Sue from the layby near the station and up the well eroded Falls of Cruachan path to the east track to the dam. Passing through two gates to access the steep ascent of west shoulder of Beinn a, Bhuiridh avoiding the crags. A good test for the calves and thighs. Warm pleasant day often clear but chilly on summit. | Frank | 01/05/2022 |
| Solo cycle up track to old quarries and continued on foot into Corie Glas. Steeply up to summit from Lairig Torrin. Heavy rain, high winds and dense fog made for an interesting descent to Monadha Driseig. Descent from here to low point in ridge and back to the quarry track and the bike. | John Lee | 05/11/2021 |
| Ben Cruachan 2 Munros, 5 Tops & Beinn a Buiridh (C) | Huwel | 12/09/2021 |
| Falls of Cruchan Station > Cruachan Dam > Bealch an Lochain > Ben Cruachan > Drochaid Ghlas > Stob Diamh > Stob Garbh > Lairig Torran > Beinn a'Bhuiridh > Cruachan Dam > Falls of Cruachan Station. | Winterfloodian | 01/06/2021 |
| decided to leave Tam at home today. Lonely on the hill without him. | TamCollie | 01/05/2021 |
| Along the track from the A85/B8077 junction until it runs out a little way up the Allt Coire Ghlais. Pretty easy going from there given the dry conditions, although the final pull to the Beinn a'Bhuiridh - Stob Garbh beallach required a couple of stops to catch our breath and take in the views. Once at the Beinn a' Bhuiridh the views improved still further, and the walk along to Monadh Driseig was a delight amongst cloudless skies and warm sun. We got back to the track via a descent to the disused quarries and only had the Highland coos and calves left to negotiate. 3.45 leisurely hours. | summitter | 24/04/2021 |
| Outstanding view of Argyll coast | thekirkie pirate | 16/10/2020 |
| Last of day just as rain started. Iain rightly decided to wait at col. Ascent only took 15 mins or so but was slippery with no path. Physically and mentally crushed after so tapped the cairn, took a 360 degree look around and headed back down. Missed the path down to the dam. 3hr drive and a wee party after. | iangpark | 31/07/2020 |
| done solo - frosty/sunny day | mproudfoot | 01/12/2019 |
| Great pull up Coire Glas then up onto the top before returning to the car via Monadh Driseig. | Fellhugger | 18/11/2019 |
| Roadside parking NN 0809 2669. First of 12 hills to complete the Ben Cruachan massif - 22.6km / 11hrs. Finished the walk at NN 0280 3198 where I'd left my bike earlier in the day. | jonglew | 25/08/2019 |
| Lochawe station - road to Cruachan Reservoir - Meall Cuanail - Stob Dearg - Ben Cruachan - Drochaid Ghlas - Stob Daimh - Sron an Isean - Stob Daimh - Stob Garbh - Beinn a’ Bhuiridh - Cruachan Reservoir - Falls of Cruachan station. | Mark Jackson | 20/08/2019 |
| Heather | garbo1103 | 13/06/2019 |
| From Drishaig at junction of B8077 and A85, along track into Coire Glas (new hydro track not on [my] OS map helps) then up to the col, S up the north slope of Beinn a' Bhuiridh to summit, returning along ridge to Monadh Driseig and directly back down to start. With JAS. | kdbennett | 27/04/2019 |
| With Colin. Superb weather. | iansm | 11/01/2018 |
| Climbed via Monadh Driseig on a day of good views and showers. Feeling limp and pathetic on the steep bits, but soon felt fab when I saw the views of Loch Awe and Ben Cruachan. | Gill | 04/06/2017 |
| Final part of the Cruachan horseshoe on a perfect day weatherwise. Steep northern flank looked daunting, but a slanting route to the right reached the summit area swiftly. Descended down the eastern ridge to the trig pillar at Monadh Driseig, then a long trudge along the hillside above Loch Awe back to near the dam. | Windy Corner | 07/05/2017 |
| Along the track to just past the quarry. Track continues much further than on map but pick your own line to cut up to ridge. Descended on easier ground to just beyond end of track to easy walking in valley bottom. | dickscroop | 20/04/2017 |
| From the power station, up and down from the north col, then on around the horseshoe to Ben Cruachan. | davidpettit84 | 05/11/2016 |
| Dull day with strong winds forecast. Caught the ascent in the window, up by the lead mines to the ridge then followed to the top. Visited all 3 tops to make sure then retraced our step. Winds picked up to match the forecast but by then in our way down by the same route. With NP & AM | kenmorti | 28/12/2015 |
| Via Monadh Driseig ridge and back again, 5.5 hrs. Overcast, breezy on ascent, visibility good short-range. Duller, wetter and windy on descent, very slippy but easy ascent of a fine mountain, with KM and AM. | niallp | 28/12/2015 |
| With Dad and Niall | andymort | 28/12/2015 |
| Weather fair. | MountainMac | 16/10/2015 |
| Cruachan Horseshoe with sidebars. | justin999 | 13/08/2015 |
| ghaley | 25/05/2015 | |
| Along the new tracks in Coire Glas to the bealach. Lovely rocky summit. Back to Lochawe via the Hydro track. Ice cream in the shop! | Play2End | 07/09/2014 |
| Self | Highland Days | 07/09/2014 |
| R | Richard Tait | 04/09/2014 |
| Veryhappybunny | 23/08/2014 | |
| Cruachan Falls-Meall Cuanail-Ben Cruachan-Stob Dearg (Taynuilt Peak)-Ben Cruachan-Drochaid Ghlas-Stob Diamh-Sron an Isean-Stob Garbh-Beinn a' Bhùiridh-Cruachan Falls | campagvelocet | 10/07/2014 |
| MMC walk around Dalmally horseshoe. Thick snow. Some wind but good viz. Snowshowed to the top. Steep downclimb to continue. | alexmaclennan | 16/02/2014 |
| JimT | 13/12/2013 | |
| Anticlockwise round from Railway carpark. Beinn a' Bhuridh and Stob Damh in thin cloud and cold wind. Rest of the round included both outliers and Meall Cuanail in bright sun and light wind. 7 hours. | alexmaclennan | 22/07/2013 |
| Solo. | Dangerous Dave | 22/05/2013 |
| With Michelle | JamesSDonald | 01/03/2013 |
| With Mora, from the hydro road | BLACKHILL | 29/10/2012 |
| With Jen but solo for this summit. | Fidget | 20/05/2012 |
| self | davidsbatty | 24/04/2012 |
| corbett bagging beinn a bhuridh in the morning and beinn mhic mhonaidh in the afternoon/night in the dark. | robertphillips | 28/01/2012 |
| CK | SheilaS | 18/09/2011 |
| 1 of 6: From A85 Hydro road Jn at St Conans. | ChrisR | 31/08/2011 |