Beinn Eibhinn's summit from the east

Beinn Eibhinn

Beinn Eibhinn 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 Eibhinn


Height1103.3m
Prominence130m
Meaningdelightful mountain
ListsMunros, 47
LocationAlder Forest,
Loch Linnhie to Loch Ericht
Grid RefNN448734
Lat/Lon56.82593, -4.54491


Beinn Eibhinn 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 Eibhinn 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 Eibhinn'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 Eibhinn


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

Geal-Chàrn via the Lancet Edge

Hillwalking route from Culra via the Lancet Edge up Geal-Charn, 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



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