Beinn Damh
Corbett peak south of Loch Torridon
Beinn Damh towers above the Scots Pine forests surrounding the southern shore of Loch Torridon. It is a fine mountain, smaller in scale compared to its neighbouring Munro mountains, but no less dramatic.Beinn Damh
| Height | 903m |
| Prominence | 518m |
| Meaning | mountain of the stag |
| Lists | Corbett, 17 |
| Location | Coulin and Ben Damh, Applecross, Coulin and Torridon |
| Grid Ref | NG892502 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.49284, -5.51814 |
On the southern side of Loch Torridon, Beinn Damh towers above coniferous and Scot's Pine forests. Heather clad slopes lead to grass and boulderfields with the conspicuous "Stirrup Mark" to the south west of the summit - a semi circular area of white quartzite surrounded by grey rock seen most clearly from the south.
To most fit walkers, bagging Beinn Damh will be a jaunt of just a few hours, leaving time to hike other peaks in the day. Beinn Damh is also a fine backup option when a planned hike in the nearby Torridon Munros is thwarted due to poor weather conditions on these higher peaks.
Routes up Beinn Damh
Beinn Damh from Torridon | |
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A lovely route from Loch Torridon through rhododendrons and Scot's pine woodlands, follows a decent path onto Beinn Damh's crest with its summit above mighty coires. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 960m (3150ft) Distance : 12km (7m) Time : 4:50hr |
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