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Beinn Mhor is on the Isle of South Uist, and so separate from all the other Fionas in the Outer Hebrides. The approach is to clime the north west ridge which is rocky but not too difficult. To get over to the bottom of the ridge involves walking over some peaklands which can be wet. The return is by the same way as the uphill route.

From the A865 follow the track, used for peat cutting, east towards Beinn Mhor. The walk is heading for teh north west ridge. From the end of the track go around (north) of the three lochans and make ove to Maola Breac. The lower flat ground is prone to being wet but once the climb starts the ground is much better. Follow the ridge over numerous stony sections to the summit of Beinn Mhor. At the top the steep ground can be avoided by taking a path to the west. Once back on the ridge the top and trig are easily gained walking north west. The summit is marked with a trig point. As this is the high point of the Uists, there are great views to be found in all directions. (6.0kms. 650m. 3hrs. 10min.)

The return route is back down the hill in the same way as uphill. Walking north west along the ridge the views are of the north of South Uist and Benbecula. It is surprising there is any dry ground as the ground seems to be made solely of lochans. (6.0kms. 50m. 1hrs. 50min.)