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Name:Beinn na Cille
Hill number:1376
Height:652m / 2139ft
RHB Section:18C: Morvern and Kingairloch
County/UA:Highland
Catchment:Linnhe
Class:Marilyn, Hump, Simm, Graham, Yeaman
(Ma,Hu,Tu,Sim,G,Y)
Grid ref:NM 85397 54210
Summit feature:rock
Drop:193m
Col:459m  NM853549  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 49
(1:25k) 376 383E
Observations:rock is 38m WNW of cairn which is at NM 85432 54196 and 0.5m lower
Survey:Abney level
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 272 users, only the latest 50 shown - Show all)ByDate of Ascent
From Glengalmadale, steep ascent via south fank en route to Fuar Bheinn. with Geordie, Dave Brace and Phil Smith.John Lee15/02/2024
Ascent between plantation and burn (as described in older Corbett book and mentioned in SMC Grahams book),is very steep, slippy, rough and at this time of year has thick vegetation. Better to start at end of ridge opposite mast.sarahk16/09/2023
Superb sunshiny anti-clockwise circuit of the Glen Galmadale horseshoe from the CP. Up past Curlew Cottage and The Steadings onto the East Ridge. Minor path most of the way to Airigh Mhic Bheathain and Meall nan Each. Nice arête over to Maol Odhar East Top then back up to Maol Odhar proper. Some unusual walls just before Creach Bheinn before huge fall and rise up to Fuar Bheinn. Similar prominence change to Beinn na Cille. Down the SE flank to west of a wee forest then over the road to grab Ceanna Mor. Had a stand-off with a stag at Camasnacroise before a well earned beer back at the camper. 6hrs.summitter25/02/2023
Before the two Corbettsjef13/02/2023
Clockwise round of Beinn na Cille, Fuar Bhienn & Creag Bheinn from Glengalmadale farm. Tough (tick infested) fern jungle from the road but otherwise decent terrain, and magnificent views (despite clag on the corbett summits). Total time 6h 47min.mproudfoot09/07/2022
2/8 A traverse of the impressive Glen Galmadale Horseshoe, taking in the two Corbetts of Fuar Bheinn (Cold Hill) and Creach Bheinn (Hill of Spoil) as well as 6 other peaks, along the way: Ceanna Mor, Beinn na Cille, Maol Odhar, Maol Odah East Top, Mealham Each, and Arigh Mhic Bheathain. I did it clockwise, so I finished the hard up and down work by the time I reached the main summit of Chreach Bheinn. The descent along the eastern ridge being very easy on the legs, and the detour to bag Maol Odhar East Top costs very little in extra effort. Splendid views out to the west to Jura, Mull, Rhum and even the Western Isles. Also back east across Loch Linnhe to all the Lochaber hills from a perfect angle. So keep it for a fine day. 20km with 1630m ascent, taking 8h 30m.silveracorn_alan01/06/2022
From Glengalmadale car park, a short way west along road and then up very steeply between eastern forest edge and stream, then up to ridge , along to cairn on easier going and the outcrop just beyond which looks a bit lower but is supposed to be higher! Straight down the ridge to the transmitter mast keeping west of the gorse at the bottom, a much more straightforward route than the ascent.`dickscroop03/04/2022
With: hb; Parked at Glengalmadale House. Followed the road 1km to start S ridge of Beinn na Cille where gorse ends. Descended N to bealach then an easy grass ascent of Fuar Bheinn. Took the ridge NW then N to complex bealach then another good easy ridge up Creach Bheinn. Stunning views from summit shelter. Trig destroyed by lightning. Descended into upper Glen Galmadale for wildcamp at 450m.Ian Baines28/05/2021
Solo trip in half a gale of wind.Invicta1421/05/2021
Tough late summer slog in sultry weather and initially shoulder deep ferns. Parked by Glengalmadale, walked along the road to the mast, bashed my way up from there. Felt close to spent at the top with most of the round still to go. It got a bit better. Lovely views though.Owen B17/08/2020
Parked at the end of the forestry track, then straight up between the blocks of forestry. Nasty terrain, tussocks, holes, bracken, hidden rocks and steep, up to a decrepit, low fence. Beinn na Killer. Slightly better above, with the angle easing close to the summit. Nice views from the top. Descended west, much better going, not as steep, no bracken, and picked up an ATV track when the gradient eases, leading neatly to the track leading down through the forestry. This is probably a much better way up the hill too.Gill21/10/2019
On first day of solo week in Ardgour/Sunart. The Glen Galmadale horseshoe. Parked just E of bridge & then climbed steeply between forestry & river on other side of it to summit of Beinn na Cille. Definitely easier to use E bank of river. A bit of a slog. Stags roaring everywhere. Dropped N to low col & then an easier wander up to Fuar Bheinn & then round to Creach Bheinn. Continued to Maol Odhar & then completed the round before dropping back gently to starting point. Noisy stags all day but only actually saw 2 lone hinds.NotReallyABagger29/09/2019
Blue sky sunny day, light breeze. As part of horseshoe from Glen Galmadale. Rounsfell12/05/2018
From the road near the telecom's mast. Crampons needed near the top.mindlessflogger26/02/2018
up and down before the rain came. Up by the forest and down by the col next to Fuar BheinnIanHHill22/05/2017
Carried on to Fuar Bheinn & Creach Bheinn. No stalking onfo on 'outdooraccess-scotland' website. Contact Kingairloch Estate. 01967 411242/07881 805465duchally22/09/2016
With Iain P on a fine circuit from Glengalmadale.Phreerunner02/08/2016
With M, on Fuar Bheinn/Creach Bheinn round. Very steep start from road, fantastic walk.douglas_easton26/05/2016
With Peter Cottam, up Glen Galmadale then stream to col Galltywenallt18/04/2016
Circuit from Glengalmadalerjf3507/08/2015
Round of Glen Galmadale with Richard, Luigi & Mia (dog). From car (10:30) at foot of glen, up steeply by wood and above to SE ridge and B na Cille (12:25). Rain started, cloud down. Northward down to col and up ridge to Fuar Bheinn (13:50). Rain stopped, still in cloud. Down to broad col then up long stony slope to Creach Bheinn (15:15). Cloud lifted, views appeared. Walked down past Napoleonic lookout then followed long grassy ridge round top and E of glen back to start (18:35). Good day in the end.dbb13/06/2015
JimT09/06/2015
Around of the Glamadale horseshoe. Views superb.kenmorti05/04/2015
Glen Galmadale horseshoe, clockwisedavidpettit8402/04/2015
RBS Ariundle weekend. I walked this clockwise round of 1 Graham and 2 Corbetts with Gary B and Mark P. The weather was fair, some wind and light rain, maily clear. We had good views down Loch Linhe to Lismore and mainland. We saw two dead goats one on top of other relatively fresh in wood at start, and black feral goats in the distance at end of the walk. No stops till we reached the summit of Beinn na Cille. I was going steady and ok until halfway up the second Corbett, Creag Bheinn. The ridge back down was not as smooth as looks from distance, lots of ups and downs. 8 hours.langskill26/04/2014
BK. Glen Galmadale (Loch Linnhe), Beinn na Cille, Fuar Bheinn, Creach Bheinn, Maol Odhar, Meal nan Each, Aiirigh Mhic bheathain, Druim na Maodalaich & Glen Galmadale. Fine wintery day.Vin21/11/2013
From Fuar Bheinn. Back down west ridge to Coire Ghardail, lower part through long and tussocky grass. Track back to car.Topographer5714/10/2013
2nd visit with Tricky. Sublime autumnal weather.Smudge11/10/2013
round of beinn na cille, fuar bheinn, and creach bheinn from bend in road clockwise.robertphillips27/09/2012
R with Rup horseshoe from coast excellent Richard Tait05/09/2012
1st of the horseshoe tops with Darren-in cloud -after a steep ascent.I set off wrong way from top!-checked by Darren and compass.Chris Pearson23/07/2012
With Stuart & MichelleJamesSDonald04/05/2012
Ascended from the bealach between Beinn na Cille and Fuar Bheinn in clear sunny wether.JohnW23/04/2012
Solo.Dangerous Dave18/04/2012
with Alex Thomsondavidsbatty27/02/2012
Parked near bridge to SE and then slog uphill. On to Fuar Bheinn.PeterD28/08/2011
With Jon & Laura. Stayed at Blackwater Hostel, Kinlochleven.Grinner09/07/2011
Solo ascent with dogs. Staying in Ardtornish for Alan and Laura's anniversaryalexmaclennan13/06/2011
A stiff slog from Camasnacroise for the first top on the Glen Galmadale horseshoetorkm25/05/2010
With Mora from GlengalmadaleBLACKHILL14/04/2010
Solo HFB27/06/2009
1 of 6: From B8043 at Glengalmadale bridge.ChrisR16/06/2009
Alone with corbettsSpudGunn01/06/2008
with Eivor, steep haul up this one then round of Glen Galmadale. N wind, sunny, great views to Rum, Lochaber and L Linnhe. 3 others on hills. fine round.over 7.5 hours, sore knees!niallp15/03/2008
Solo; fine clear day again, lighter winds than on Chochuill & Eunaich the day before. Cold overnight but a mild day. I wasn't camping; probably staying in Fort William.NorfolkPT2112/02/2008
Blisco04/01/2008
G + Aarthurwhittaker23/03/2007
W Jenx and Andy R on classic winter circuitnordicstar25/02/2006
With Kenfergie28/02/2004
club SheilaS30/03/2002