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Ben Mhòr

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Overview

Beinn Mhòr is the highest hill in the area west of Loch Eck, making it an extensive viewpoint. Forestry track and faint path, steep and boggy at times and pathless for final climb.

Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Start time:
8:30 am
Estimated finish time:
6:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/argyll/beinn-mhor.shtml

Features

  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 08524 64810
Nearest postcode:
PA20 0BJ
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Start time:
8:30 am

08.30am at Chapel Hill car park for car sharing to catch the 9am ferry. Please contact the walk leader in advance to ensure a place in a car.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE