Beinn Bhan, Applecross
Highest mountain in Applecross
In the Applecross peninsula, Beinn Bhan is the highest point on a ridge that stretches from the head of Loch Kishorn north-westwards above impressive coires overlooking the road that travels from Lochcarron to Shieldaig.Beinn Bhan, Applecross
| Height | 896m |
| Prominence | 851m |
| Meaning | white mountain |
| Lists | Corbetts, 28 |
| Location | Applecross, Applecross, Coulin and Torridon |
| Grid Ref | NG803450 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.44234, -5.66168 |
Travelling along the road from Loch Kishorn to Shieldaig, the impressive coires of Beinn Bhan dominate the view westwards. There are five coires in this chain, with the Beinn Bhan's summit standing above the finest of these, Coire na Poite.
Beginning from the bridge over the River Kishorn, a hike up grass and heather clad slopes lead to wide crests above the impressive cliffs of north-east facing coires which are then followed onward to Beinn Bhan's summit.
This route can be extended from Beinn Bhan westwards and over nearby Sgurr a' Chaorachain to form a longer circular route travelling above Coire nan Arr.
Routes up Beinn Bhan
Applecross Corbetts | |
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A superb hillwalking route in the Applecross peninsula following wide grass-covered crests above dramatic coires encircled by huge cliffs and buttresses. Peaks : 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1350m (4430ft) Distance : 14km (9m) Time : 5:45hr |
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