Beinn Èibhinn
Beinn Èibhinn is the most westerly Munro in the range between Alder and Laggan. Its summit ridge encircles a corrie that holds snow well into spring.
Beinn Èibhinn
| Height | 1103m |
| Prominence | 130m |
| Meaning | delightful mountain |
| Lists | Munros (M48) |
| Location | Alder Forest, Loch Ericht to Loch Linnhie |
| Grid Ref | NN448734 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.82593, -4.54491 |
| Munro tops | Meall Glas Choire (925m) Mullach Coire nan Nead (923m) |
Beinn Èibhinn is a 'delightful hill' with is summit ridge encircling little Lochan a' Charra Mhòir. It is a remote mountain and the most western Munro peak on a chain of mountains lying between Alder and Laggan.
Most hillwalkers will opt to include Beinn Èibhinn with the other peaks nearby, most likely coming up from Culra below Càrn Dearg. Another possible route is to aim directly from Luiblea in Glen Spean, where fine estate tracks and stalkers paths lead up the Munro's north-western shoulder and give the opportunity to bag Beinn Èibhinn's Munro-Tops.
If planning to stay by Culra, best to camp as the bothy is currently closed due to asbestos being found in its construction.
Routes up Beinn Èibhinn
Ben Alder Forest Munros | |
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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* | |
Alder's Geal-chàrn via the Lancet Edge | |
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Hillwalking route from Culra via the Lancet Edge up Geal-chàrn, then over Beinn Eibhinn, Càrn Dearg and Aonach Beag on a fine linear ridge. Peaks : 4 Munros
Ascent : 1330m (4360ft) Distance : 44km (27m) Time : 6:30hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
