Beinn Narnain

Beinn Narnain, at 926 metres, is one of the compact, rugged Arrochar Alps above Loch Long, often one of the first Munros tackled by walkers from the Glasgow area given its accessibility and dramatic scenery.

The route starts from the Succoth car park at the head of Loch Long near Arrochar, crossing the main road to follow a path through woods — initially the same route used for the nearby Cobbler — before branching off onto a rougher path up the hillside. The ascent is notably steep and eroded, with mild scrambling in places and several false summits along the way, climbing over the minor top of Cruach nam Miseag before passing the rock buttress known as Spearhead on the final approach to the true summit and trig point.

From the top, walkers can return the same way or continue north-west across a stony plateau to the Bealach a' Mhàim, from where the neighbouring and higher Munro of Beinn Ìme is a natural extension.

The round trip to Beinn Narnain alone is around 8 kilometres; combined with Beinn Ìme it extends to around 13 kilometres with over 1,000 metres of ascent, typically five to seven hours in total.

The path is genuinely rough and rocky throughout, considerably tougher underfoot than many Southern Highlands ascents of similar height, and the mild scrambling sections demand care, particularly on tired legs during the descent. Full hillwalking equipment is essential, with ice axe and crampons required whenever snow is present.

The Succoth car park is chargeable; Citylink buses to Oban and Campbeltown stop at Arrochar, a short walk from the start.