Scotland
Feinne-bheinn Mhor
465M
1526FT
About Feinne-bheinn Mhor
Rising above the woods of Kernsary near Poolewe, this rugged Marilyn offers a wild, pathless character typical of the North West Highlands. It provides an exceptional vantage point over the shimmering Fionn Loch towards the formidable Fisherfield giants, making it a rewarding objective for those seeking solitude away from the busier Munros.
Key Statistics
Rank
216th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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178m
Nearest Town
Allt na Caillich
Geology
You are walking on compressed sandstone known as psammite. Within these layers are dark bands of amphibolite, which were originally molten rock altered by heat and pressure.
Nearby Fells
Feinne-bheinn Bheag SW Top
Feinne-bheinn Bheag
Creag na h-Iolaire
Creag na Luibe Baine
Cnoc Loch Crocach
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC434462
Latitude
58.3768°N
Longitude
4.6789°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name translates as the 'Big Hill of the Fingalians' or the Fianna, referencing the mythical band of hunter-warriors who feature heavily in the folklore of the west coast.
- •The summit offers a celebrated view of the 'Great Wilderness' to the east, specifically the dramatic profiles of A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor rising directly from the waters of Fionn Loch.
- •Most walkers approach the hill via the Kernsary Forest circuit from Poolewe, leaving the established estate track to negotiate the rough, trackless heathery slopes that guard the summit ridge.
- •Because of its isolated position between the coast and the higher inland ranges, the peak provides a clear, unobstructed line of sight across the Minch to the jagged coastline of the Isle of Skye.
- •Though the name promises a big hill, at 465 metres it is more of a tactical viewpoint, ideally placed to let you scope out the much larger Fisherfield peaks without actually having to climb them.