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Beinn Dorain & Beinn an Dothaidh

Fri

09

Jan

2009

Sunrise Sunrise 9:54 am
Sunset Sunset 4:58 pm
7 hours 4 minutes(s) daylight

Beinn Dorain & Beinn an Dothaidh is a route in “The Bridge of Orchy” region / range which is located in the Loch Tay to Loch Rannoch area of the Scottish Highlands as defined by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.

On this route you return by same way

Beinn Dorain & Beinn an Dothaidh are the southern half of the semicircular range of mountains that overlook Loch_Tulla.
A very obvious path from the railway station under the bridge. At the beallach head south first, it's an obvious path if you concentrate and on the return you will be able to see the route for Dothaidh.

DistanceAscentTime
13 km/ 13 miles1210 m/ 1210 ft5 hours plus

There are 2 munros on the route and are listed below

MunroHeightOrderPronunciationMeaning
Beinn Dorain107664Bine Doe-erennHill of the small stream
Beinn an Dothaidh1004129Bine uh Naw-heeHill of the scorching


If you visit the west top it's best to descend from there a bit to the southeast initially. A direct line over the west top take you over crags.

QGrid Ref.BearingDistance(km)Description
NN2964396292° E0.5 (0.5)Bridge of Orchy - Pass under the railway
NN30139677° ENE0.9 (1.4)through gate onto the hill
NN31039888° E1.5 (2.9)Continue up path beside Allt Coire an Dothaidh
NN32533984190° S1.3 (4.2)From the col (744 metres) follow path up Beinn Dorains ridge
NN323386158° SSE0.5 (4.7)ascend north ridge of Beinn Dorain
NN325381180° S0.3 (5)
Munro SummitNN325378N0.3 (5.3)The summit Beinn Dorain (1076 metres)
NN32538112° NNE2.8 (8.1)Head back down to col and onto Beinn an Dothaidh
Munro SummitNN331408213° SSW0.4 (8.5)The summit Beinn an Dothaidh (1004 metres)
NN329405213° SSW0.4 (8.9)Continue upto Beinn an Dothaidh the summit is the middle to. Retrace you steps back to finish

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This month you MUST take ice axe and crampons, and have been taught how to use them. You also must have an awareness of avalanche danger and have a competent navigator

The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense.
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