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Alan Puckrin
wrote on November 26, 2012:
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Recommend an alternative to the trade routes and that is climbing up the North East ridge from Lag Uaine . Occasionally steep but, can put hand to rock (all straight forward) and always very quiet . Near the top there is one tower to get up which was quite loose at one point but brings you out only 150m from the summit ........would be a good winter route in condition.
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Richard Humble
wrote on October 17, 2012:
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Miserable wet start but then cleared in early afternoon leaving blue skies and 1-2 inches of fresh snow above 800m and a dusting lower down - first winter snow this year. Massive grey cloud then came over again at bealach and zero visibility again so decided against Beinn Narnain aswell.
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Brian Tyrrell
wrote on October 19, 2010:
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climbed it yesterday but didn't see it !!
The normal way is up the east of beinn vane and across the ridge. But if the weather is as bad a it was yesterday the better option
might be going up through the forest track to the south west dip between Ime and narnain and then walking the ridge back east to
finish on Vane so you'd at least have the wind at your back !!
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Kenny Wallace
wrote on October 17, 2010:
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Set off at 0700 and headed straight for the Cobbler. Reached the Summit at 1000. Then headed for Beinn Ime. Route up Beinn Ime is very boggy. Reached the Summit at 1150 and sat and had lunch on Summit. Headed back to the car park from Beinn Ime. Was thinking about doing Beinn Narnain but ran out of time. Arrived back at car park at 1350.
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Robert Mcmillan
wrote on May 8, 2010:
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What a fantastic day. Sun shone from morning til evening. This was second Munro we have bagged and it has to be the best so far! Views from the summit in the clear sunny climate were unbelievable and the best ever seen. Stopped loads of times to take photos hence the longer than normal route time.
The route started from Succouth car park and walked along the main path passed The Cobbler and Beinn Narnain.
The Cobbler looked really impressive in the bright sunshine.
The path up the ascent of Beinn Ime is pretty haphazard as it disappeared and re-appeared 50 yards again up the mountain. No big deal though as you could easily see where you were heading. Thoroughly recommend this one for all.
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James Corrigan
wrote on November 23, 2009:
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Approached from The Cobbler and headed straight up in to very wet/windy and misty conditions.Underfoot treacherous at times.This is one soaking Mountain.Great views between the cloud.
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Michael Hill
wrote on October 12, 2009:
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Climbed on 13.09.09 starting at Rest and be Thankful and finishing at a layby further down the A83 (see my gps tracklog). Was pressed for time & not being too bothered about the Corbetts I didn't summit Luibhean but went around it. I don't necessarily recommend this route - had a very tricky traverse of Luibhean's NE face, clinging to wet rock and long grass. The initial climb up its SW face was steep but manageable. However it was all better than the dull route back to the road, trudging through long grass & reeds. Can't say much to recommend Beinn Ime. Maybe it's a better walk from Arrochar.
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Anthony Brawley
wrote on August 9, 2009:
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Climbed this on 08/09/09 from Arrochar, weather was poor with driving rain and practically zero visibility resulting in a rather inventive route as we were unable to ascertain the correct route. Still an enjoyable day out but very wet underfoot. I'll def need to return as not having a view from the top I feel like I haven't really climbed it.
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Tom Klenka
wrote on December 11, 2008:
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Felling of forestry has made approach difficult from the small carpark on the A83, especially in snow. Best to get over the sheep fence as soon as possible and head for the south side of the Allt Beinn Ime for a more interesting ascent via Glas Bhealach and a traverse of Beinn Ime to Beinn Luibhean.
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Kevin Woods
wrote on October 17, 2007:
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Climbed from Arrochar, and over the Bealach a' Mhaim. Cloud was at 2300 feet, although as we went into cloud my GPS began running low on batteries. With a very rough path to follow, we decided at about 2800 feet to descend and do the more familiar Cobbler. About 100 feet down, the views opened up, the sun came out and we could see our route, so we just ended up going back up! Reached the summit at 11.40am and did the Cobbler afterwards. Although a little boggy, it's a great hill.
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Leon Mooney
wrote on April 3, 2007:
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Climbed with a friend from work. We took the long route from Arrochar up to the Bealach a' Mhaim and onto the summit. Susan's legs were giving her a bit of bother, so we took it really easy and after over 4 and a half hours reached the summit. Views were incredible and weather was superb.
A great day out.
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John Wilkie
wrote on March 9, 2007:
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Climbed with Steve & Marty. Tough day, first attempt at more than one Munro in a single push. 2 cars used, one left at Arrocher, the other driven around to Rest & Be Thankful and
left there. Ascended Ime first virtually straight up, slightly bearing left to weave through crags and scree. Steeper route than we had originally planned but got some snow work
higher up, Intermitent clear views on summit, but fairly mild (first lunch on a summit this year). Hard slog up the grass slopes to the boulder line then it became much more enjoyable, clambering over the rocks. Gave Marty a crash course in self arrest. No need for crampons, the snow was too sugary and full of water. Went on to Narnaine immediately
after.
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Alan Morris
wrote on September 25, 2005:
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We climbed Ben Vane, Beinn Ime and Beinn Narnain all in one go in mid September. Thankfully the cloud stayed just above us for the whole time except on the summit of Ben Vane. A long but rewarding day. Although, I think our choice of route up Beinn Ime was a little unorthodox. Instead of following the gentle ascent route from the West, we basically went straight up the North face. Pretty steep but not dangerous and a good alternative if you dont mind a few clinging on to tufts of grass for support moments. Great views from the top of Beinn Ime from the welcoming and sheltered summit cairn.
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Stephen Langston
wrote on September 19, 2004:
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Did Ime and Narnain on the same day from the south (from the Rest and be Thankful). Climbed up the waterfall and turned left at the dam. Hard going but made good time. Once we did that one we came down the path and went up Narnain. Narnain seemed a lot easier even after Ime. Worth doing the two on the same day. Had a good laugh watching some going up the wrong side of the cobbler - now that looks hard.
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Stewart Davidson
wrote on August 18, 2004:
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Ascended Ime from Butterbridge on the 15th of August. After a week of torrential rain it was like walking on marshland. We climbed almost to the ridge, but eventually decided to take a more direct route to the summit by heading left early. At first it seemed like there would be no views, but suddenly the veil of cloud was lifted from our eyes to reveal an amazing view of the Arrochar alps in all thier glory. Descended the north side down a rocky path which vanished half way down, leaving us tracing a subsidiary burn down to the main stream which led us back to the ruined cottage.
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Jim Bull
wrote on April 9, 2004:
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Walked Narnain and then Ime on March 28 2004, very little snow left but slippery with rain. Views of The cobbler on the way up Ime were very good but saw little from the tops due to mist. On the way down from Ime, once past The Cobbler you can go straight on at the dam and take a winding forest road much of the way down and cut out all but a small part of the concrete "staircase", much easier on the legs! Forest Enterprise are building a track from the road which will eventually cut out the staircase altogether.
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Kathleen Haddow
wrote on February 27, 2004:
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Climbed this along with Ben Vane. Fabulous views all around but really tough on the legs. The ridge of Beinn Ime was really icy too and made for a few "interesting" moments on the way down!
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