Bidean nam Bian

Height	1149.4m
Prominence	845m
Meaning	pinnacle of the hills
Lists	Munro, 24
Location	South of Glencoe, Northwest Argyll and Appin
Grid Ref	NN144542
Lat/Lon	56.64284, -5.02925

Driving through Glencoe, only glimpses of Bidean nam Bian's summit can be seen as it is hidden for the most part by high and intimidating cliffs and buttresses. With the complex topography of Bidean nam Bian, hillwalkers are spoilt for route choice, though most will opt for a route also including Bidean nam Bian's south-easterly Munro summit Stob Coire Sgreamhach.

From Glencoe, there are three popular starting points for routes up Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach - by Loch Achtriochtan, through Coire nan Lochan and via the 'Lost Valley' - an eery place where the MacDonalds hid from the Campbells during the notorious masacre of Glencoe. There are well constructed paths from these points, though higher up the paths disappear through boulderfield.

A superb easy rock-scrambling route called the 'Zig-zags' aims up the central spur of the Three Sisters and continues onto Bidean nam Bian's main summit via Stob Coire nan Lochan.

Fit hillwalkers can hike extended routes possibly includng nearby peaks of Sgurr na h-Ulaidh or even the Aonach Eagach on the opposite side of Glencoe.

Routes up Bidean nam Bian

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Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach route
	Starting at Loch Achtriochtan and ending up with a descent through eery 'Lost Valley', this ia a wonderful route to bag the Munros of Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1300m (4270ft) Distance : 10km (6m) Time : 4:30hr

Sgurr na h-Ulaidh to Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach
	Starting from Glencoe, Sgurr na h-Ulaidh can be linked to Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire Sgreamhach, taking in the Corbetts of Meall Lighiche and Beinn Maol Chaluim. A big and rough undertaking ! Peaks : 3 Munros, 2 Corbetts Ascent : 2375m (7790ft) Distance : 25km (16m) Time : 10:15hr

Bidean nam Bian via the Zig-Zags
	A super summer rock-scrambling route up Bidean nam Bian, heading up via Gearr Aonach and Stob Coire nan Lochan. There are a couple of exposed Grade 1 (bordering on Grade 2) rock-scrambling pitches on the Zig-Zags part of this route where some people may find the use of a rope reassuring. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 1325m (4350ft) Distance : 10km (6m) Time : 5hr

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