Beinn a' Chlaidheimh

Height	913.96m
Prominence	268m
Meaning	mountain of the sword
Lists	Corbetts, 1
Location	Fisherfield, The Fannichs to Loch Maree
Grid Ref	NH061775
Lat/Lon	57.74592, -5.25906

Beinn a' Chlaidheimh stands is the heart of a remote wilderness overlooking Strath na Sealga and Gleann na Muice and is the most northerly of the circuit of Munro peaks called the 'Fisherfield Big 6'.

After much debate and with subsequent re-measurement, Beinn a' Chlaidheimh was found to be a shade below Munro height and was demoted to Corbett status in 2012. Munro-baggers now have the 'Fisherfield Big 5' - though it would be a shame to ommit Beinn a' Chlaidheimh on a round of these peaks as it is a superb mountain with some of the finest views of An Teallach on the opposite side of Strath na Sealga !

As with all of the Munro peaks in Fisherfield, the most straightforward approach to Beinn a' Chlaidheimh begins at Corrie Hallie by Dundonnell, from where a rough track heads into the wilderness. The use of a bike can be made on this track to reach the dilapidated building at Achnegie, directly below Beinn a' Chlaidheimh's north facing slopes.

There are no paths on the heather-clad lower slopes of Beinn a' Chlaidheimh, but higher up on the mountain's bouldery crests, paths form and routes become more straightforward.

Routes up Beinn a' Chlaidheimh

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Fisherfield Big 6

The 5 Munros in Fisherfield, along with the Corbett Beinn a'Chlaidheimh (which used to be a Munro), are affectionately known as the 'Fisherfield Big 6'. Although most hikers backpack in and bag the peaks over two or three days, it is quite feasable to bag them in a day, particularly with the help of a bike on the track in. Peaks : 5 Munros, 1 Corbett, plus option of more ! Ascent : 2905m (9530ft) Distance : 44km (27m) Time : 12:15hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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