Beinn Bheoil

Beinn Bheòil is a long-ridge Munro above the west shoreline of Loch Ericht, hidden well from roadside view and in the shadow of impressive Ben Alder.

Beinn Bheoil

Height	1019m
Prominence	184m
Meaning	mountain of the mouth
Lists	Munros (M113)
Location	Alder Forest, Loch Linnhie to Loch Ericht
Grid Ref	NN517717
Lat/Lon	56.81302, -4.43124
Munro tops	Sron Coire na h-Iolaire (956m)

The long ridge of Beinn Bheòil 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, Sròn Coire na h-Iolaire is lower but has enough re-ascent to be given Munro-Top status. The view from Sròn Coire na h-Iolaire down the length of Loch Ericht are worthy of a detour from the main ridge.

Beinn Bheòil 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 Bheòil 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 tìme of writing, Culra Bothy is closed due to asbestos and there are currently no plans to replace it.

Routes up Beinn Bheoil

Ben Alder Forest Munros
	Bike and hike from Dalwhinnie into Ben Alder Forest, cycling Loch Ericht then bagging 6 Munros on high plateaux, ridges and lochans from Culra. Peaks : 6 Munros Ascent : 2400m (7870ft) Distance : 56km (35m) Time : 11:05hr

Ben Alder via the Long Leachas
	Rock-scrambling route up Ben Alder via the Long Leachas ridge, a straightforward scramble, adding Beinn Bheòil for a superb Munro circuit. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1475m (4840ft) Distance : 48km (30m) Time : 7:30hr