Beinn Fhionnlaidh East Top

Set upon the remote eastern ridge of its parent Munro, this high shoulder overlooks the deep, lonely waters of Loch Mullardoch. It marks a rugged transition point on the long approach from the east, where the grassy slopes of the Glencannich Forest begin to narrow into the sharper, more defined high-level mountain terrain.

• •The name is derived from the Gaelic Beinn Fhionnlaidh, meaning 'Finlay’s Hill', a name shared with several other prominent peaks in the Highlands, including Munros in Appin and the nearby Mullardoch range.
• •The summit offers an excellent, unhindered view across the Loch Mullardoch reservoir towards the steep, craggy northern corries of An Socach and the sprawling, high-altitude plateau of Sgùrr nan Lapaich.
• •Hikers reaching this point have usually committed to one of the most remote sections of the Grampians, often utilizing a small ferry boat from the Loch Mullardoch dam to bypass the grueling shoreline trek before starting the ascent.
• •As a subsidiary top on a long, undulating ridge, this spot frequently provides a classic 'false sense of security' for those heading west, as the true Munro summit remains hidden behind a further series of high, rocky knolls.