Druim nan Cnamh, Beinn Loinne
Beinn Loinne, overlooking Loch Cluanie’s south shore, is a long ridge-like hill whose highest point above Druim nan Cnamh sits midway along the loch.
Druim nan Cnamh, Beinn Loinne
| Height | 789m |
| Prominence | 354m |
| Meaning | bony ridge, elegant mountain |
| Lists | Corbetts, 175 |
| Location | Glen Shiel south, Glen Shiel to Loch Hourn |
| Grid Ref | NH130076 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.12203, -5.08927 |
Beinn Loinne is a long ridge mountain running the length of Loch Cluanie on its southern side. The highest point is the 'West Peak' sitting above Druim nan Cnàmh.
The easiest route to the highest point on Beinn Loinne begins from the Cluanie Inn and follows the course of the old Road to the Isles to its highest point at over 400m, from where a wet and grassy hike of 3km leads to the summit. This Corbett can easily be tagged onto a traverse of the South Glen Shiel Ridge.
Routes up Druim nan Cnamh, Beinn Loinne
Beinn Loinne from Cluanie Inn | |
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The old road from Kyle of Lochalsh climbs high from Cluanie Inn from where a hike over moorland reaches Druim nan Cnamh, the highest point on Beinn Loinne. Peaks : 1 Corbett
Ascent : 620m (2030ft) Distance : 17km (11m) Time : 5:15hr |
South Glen Shiel Ridge | |
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Superb traverse of 7 Munros on South Glen Shiel Ridge to Cluanie Inn. Aonach air Chrith is highest. A big day of peak-bagging along fine crests Peaks : 7 Munros, option of 2 more Munros and 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1975m (6480ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 8:45hr |
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