Beinn nan Aighenan
Beinn nan Aighenan, a rugged and remote Munro east of Loch Etive, lies hidden behind the bulk of Ben Starav in the Central Highlands.
Beinn nan Aighenan
| Height | 959m |
| Prominence | 343m |
| Meaning | mountain of the hinds |
| Lists | Munros (M199) |
| Location | East of Loch Etive, Northwest Argyll and Appin |
| Grid Ref | NN148405 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.51988, -5.01235 |
East of Loch Etive, Beinn nan Aighenan is a fairly isolated mountain, for the most part hidden from view by the bulk of mighty Ben Starav.
The most direct route to Beinn nan Aighenan is from the head of Loch Etive, where a stalkers path follows a burn to the col between Glas Bheinn Mhòr and Ben Starav and a faint hillwalkers path leads to the summit. With the need to cross this col, most hillwalkers will most likely opt to include one or more of the nearby Munros in the same walk.
Beinn nan Aighenan could also be approached from Victoria Bridge to the east or Glen Kinglass to the south.
Routes up Beinn nan Aighenan
East of Glen Etive | |
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Hillwalking route on Ben Starav and its neighbouring Munros east of Loch Etive, a fine circular crest route beginning just above sea level. Peaks : 5 Munros
Ascent : 2560m (8400ft) Distance : 25km (16m) Time : 10:30hr* | |
Ben Starav and neighbours | |
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Hillwalking route from Glen Etive over Ben Starav, Beinn nan Aighenan and Glas Bheinn Mhòr, a rewarding circuit with waterfalls and ridges. Peaks : 3 Munros, options to shorten
Ascent : 2000m (6560ft) Distance : 21km (13m) Time : 8:30hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
