Beinn Bheoil

Height	1019m
Prominence	184m
Meaning	hill of the mouth
Lists	Munro, 112
Location	Alder Forest, Loch Linnhie to Loch Ericht
Grid Ref	NN517717
Lat/Lon	56.81302, -4.43124

The long ridge of Beinn Bheoil stretches north-to-south above the western shore of Loch Ericht. There are two prominent summits on the mountain, the northern one is the higher and the Munro, whereas the southern peak, Sron Coire na h-Iolaire is lower but has enough re-ascent to be given Munro-Top status. The view from Sron Coire na h-Iolaire down the length of Loch Ericht are worthy of a detour from the main ridge.

Beinn Bheoil is linked to it's impressive neighbour Ben Alder by Bealach Breabag at a height of 830m, which means that most people are unlikely to bag Beinn Bheoil on its own and more likely to include it with Ben Alder in a fabulous circuit around Loch a'Bhealaich Bheithe from Culra.

Because of its remote situation, hill-walkers often camp or stay in the bothies nearby. There are two bothies - Ben Alder Cottage on Loch Ericht and Culra Bothy. At time of writing, Culra Bothy is closed due to asbestos and there are currently no plans to replace it.

Routes up Beinn Bheoil

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Ben Alder Forest Munros
	One of the finest ways to reach Ben Alder is a cycle down Loch Ericht followed by a circular route from Culra Bothy. Lots to encounter - high plateaus, lochans, ridges, fantastic views - all while bagging 6 Munros ! Peaks : 6 Munros Ascent : 2400m (7870ft) Distance : 56km (35m) Time : 11:5hr

Ben Alder via the Long Leachas
	Heading up Ben Alder via the Long Leachas ridge is possibly the finest way to appreciate this wonderful mountain. The rock-scrambling is straightforward, quite easy and not particularly exposed. Add in Beinn Bheoil on the return to Culra to complete a great Munro-bagging circular route. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1475m (4840ft) Distance : 48km (30m) Time : 7:30hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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