Foinaven is one of Britain’s finest mountain massifs and one which entails a great deal of effort to get to know. Its complex, multi-topped form rises up in the far north of the Scottish Highlands, the last big mountain before Cape Wrath and the vast expanse of the Arctic. Just getting to the foot of Foinaven is an epic journey, while the mountain itself is breathlessly rugged and mostly pathless.

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Location: Durness, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Foinaven & Srath Dionard loop from Gualin House — North West Sutherland

17.9km

04:37

910m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Trail Magazine

December 2, 2019

Not quite tall enough to be a Munro, bulky Fionaven has to be one of Scotland’s best Corbetts. Located in the remote wonders of the far north-west, a full traverse of its grand ridge – high above precipitous quartzite screes and fractured cliffs – will live long in the memory.

Adventurer Nic

April 30, 2023

Foinaven came close to being included in the Munro classification but was re-measured in 1992 and it falls short. Hiking this marvellous mountain sure feels like a tough Munro day out though that's for sure! There is no easy way to climb this quartzite strewn Corbett and we only saw one other hiker on the day we walked it (from Lone via Bealach Horn). Views across NW Scotland from the summit and the whole ridge are awesome.

Clive G

5 days ago

A superb mountain in the far north west of Scotland, rough, tough and wild! The main approaches are from the north from the deep valley of the River Dionard, and then up rough pathless steep slopes - the way I went. There is a longer route from the south, bypassing Arkle and then followiing the long ridge. Either way, you are very unlikely to see anyone else on you journey.

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