Beinn Dòrain
Beinn Dòrain rises steeply above Bridge of Orchy, its elegant profile and long summit ridge making it one of the Southern Highlands’ most distinctive peaks.
Beinn Dòrain
| Height | 1076m |
| Prominence | 332m |
| Meaning | mountain of the streamlet |
| Lists | Munros, 64 |
| Location | Above Bridge of Orchy, Rannoch Moor to Loch Tay |
| Grid Ref | NN326379 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.50294, -4.72226 |
Beinn Beinn Dòrain is a striking and graceful Munro that dominates the skyline above Bridge of Orchy. Its sweeping ridges rise dramatically from Auch Glen and the West Highland Way, meeting in a fine summit ridge that commands superb views over Rannoch Moor and southwards to Ben Lui. A large cairn known as the “Sassenach’s Cairn” marks a false summit and often tricks walkers in mist before Beinn Dòrain's true top is reached a short distance further on.
Beinn Dòrain is most often climbed from Bridge of Orchy, usually paired with neighbouring Beinn an Dòthaidh. It also forms the first stage of a longer circuit over all five Munros above the glen.
Routes up Beinn Dòrain
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Beinn Dòrain and four neighbouring Munros form a superb circuit above Bridge of Orchy, with options to split the route into shorter days. Peaks : 5 Munros
Ascent : 2560m (8400ft) Distance : 30km (19m) Time : 11:45hr |
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