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Jonathan Small
wrote on May 31, 2013:
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The path which Karen below mentions might be the one I took - it seems to take you to the west of the ridge crest as you near the
Cairn an t'Sasunnaich (first top). It does go downhill a very little, but it is a good path, out of the wind, and reaches the summit safely
with a short re-ascent once you get to the end of the ridge. I didn't try the ridge crest but my guess is that this path (well-worn with our
boots!) avoids a lot of ups and downs and is an easy final approach. I'd recommend it.
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Karen Curran
wrote on August 30, 2010:
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Bottom of the hill rather boggy in places, as we reached the last accent to the col the winds were increasing. At the top of the bealach it was really windy to gale force which was a real struggle. Went on the wrong path and realised we were heading down towards the summit a sharp climb back on to the ridge showed us the first cairn. The true summit cairn was so cold and windy we headed straight back to the col into the wind. We decided to leave Beinn Dothaidh for another day as we sure didn't want to go abseiling from the top.
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Andrew Blair
wrote on September 7, 2009:
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We climbed Dorain in far worse conditions than any forecast had predicted (non-stop rain, gales & low-level fog). We met other similarly-duped walkers on the path, most had turned back & reported strong gales at the bealach. By the time we got there, we were ready to quit too as our waterproofs were losing the battle with the furious elements but 2 walkers on their way down informed us conditions were not as bad at the summit - this & sheer determination pushed us on. We found the true summit with the aid of my GPS & it was strangely calm but this hill deserves a return trip in better weather.
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Anne Forbes
wrote on November 2, 2008:
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Brilliant day, excellent views and excellent weather. Only downside was the muddiness on the first stage of the walk. Ended up ankle-deep in mud a couple of times! Cameron McNeish describes the views from the summit as disappointing, it certainly wasn't on Saturday.
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Hilary Neilson
wrote on September 12, 2007:
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Here's another one who took the wrong path, seems it is easier to find the wrong path than the correct one, and on a day when visability was very poor, probably just as well I couldnt see what must have been a fairly dramatic drop. Certainly the return by the correct path was very straightforward, will have to do this one again on a better day.
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Heather Turner
wrote on July 17, 2007:
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We also took the "wrong" path as previous reviewer Leon Mooney, but found it far more entertaining going that way than getting on the ridge. The views were far superior although i would admit it could be a lot trickier if you encountered bad weather conditions. Fortunately for us the sun chose to shine all day and made for a very enjoyable day out.
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Leon Mooney
wrote on June 10, 2007:
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Slogged up the path (pretty muddy in places) to the col in warm overcast conditions. Headed up the Dorain path and eventually wondered why I was walking along the west side of the hill and not on the North ridge. Seems I neglected to leave the path and join the easier path, meaning that the first cairn I came across was actually the summit. Came back the straighforard way (and was able to advise other walkers of how to avoid my ascent route) and headed for Beinn an Dothaidh. A great hill!
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Russell Mullen
wrote on March 5, 2007:
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Climbed March 2007. Knee deep snow on the ridge with very difficult navigation.. The first cairn is NOT the summit, the summit is a further small decent/re-ascent further north.
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Alan White
wrote on September 20, 2005:
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Signs at station requesting walkers to use car park on A82. Thick cloud and howling winds on top. Path divides near a small rocky knobble. Took broad path to right which appeared to skirt rocks but this petered out. Retraced steps back to fork and encountered two guys descending who had done same thing. Large cairn few metres to the right of false top cairn which I assume is a viewpoint but unablle to see anything thru cloud. Took lunch in eerie stillness of narrow col between false top and true top.
Left Beinn an Dothaidh for another day when she deigns to share her views.
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Andrena Faulkner
wrote on August 9, 2005:
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Climbed this one on New Year's Eve 2003, and after a thankfully short lived panic attack at the top, trekked over to the top of Beinn an Dothaidh. Fantastic views and blazing winter sunshine. After a hot shower and dinner, it was drinking til the wee small hours at the Orchy hotel before tumbling into a soft bed at the Sleeper. Best New Year ever!
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Gordon Nicolson
wrote on July 6, 2005:
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Climbed both peaks in may 05 with big Tommy and Gadget Boy.Started off from Bridge of orchy. Heading east up coire an dothaidh starts off relatively easy,until last push to saddle when it gets a bit tougher.Turned S up Dorian first and after initial push through rocks, enjoyed walk up broad grassy slope. Very clear day gave us great views all round. Headed past false cairn onto summit. After returning to saddle headed NE up Beinn an Dothaidh to middle cairn, which IS the summit.Great day out, not too sore on the legs!
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Gordon Nicolson
wrote on June 28, 2005:
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Climed these two peaks twice in apr 05. First time into the mist,second time with big Tommy and Gadget Boy, glorious views this time. bit boggy on way to saddle, then headed up dorian first, past massive false cairn to summit, back down to saddle and up an dothaidh. Lost path and just headed straight up to middle cairn. Two great days on two great mountains.
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Rachel Macdonald
wrote on June 27, 2005:
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Climbed this munro on 21 august last year, have done 6 others since and it is still the best view by far. Got a perfect day for it and sat at the top bewildered for almost half an hour. Absolutely stunning. Top of the Col extremely windy, think it must be like that all year judging by the other comments.
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James Blair
wrote on May 27, 2005:
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Climbed 27/5/5 Good day out in the rain, bit of a slog through the mud up to the col. Visibility very poor about 10m. Nice ridge walk to the summit a bit slippery in torrential rain good fun though. No views at all from the top. This was my second attempt after turning back in a snow storm in January so it was nice to get to finally the top. This hill always seems to get pummelled by the wind.
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Sandra Macleod
wrote on February 22, 2005:
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Climbed the combined peaks on 19th Feb 2005. Lots of snow and ice underfoot and a wicked wind on each summit whipped up the snow - unusual conditions made for good experience. Thanks to the two chaps who pointed out that the summit of Beinn an Dotaidh was to the right of the centre of peaks - ensured we made the correct cairn in a near white-out. Late afternoon skyline was stunning.
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Ben Hill
wrote on April 12, 2004:
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I completed this Munro in August 2003 on a rather misty day. The walk up to the Col is fairly easy although a bit boggy in places. Once on the ridge the going is easy to the summit (which is the third of three cairns you will come across). Be careful to stay on the path through the centre of the ridge, as it was misty we somehow came off the path and ended up on the right side of the ridge, ending up with a scramble up a grassy slope.
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Scaredycat Grace
wrote on March 17, 2004:
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I have no head for heights; I get dizzy on top of a ladder.
My boss insisted that we climb this easy Munro. In fairness the walk up to the col presented no challenge, but as we headed off to the right up on to the ridge I became more uneasy. We must have dropped slightly off the main path because we found ourselves on top of the crags on the top of the scree. By heading upwards we regained the path. After an easy walk along the ridge we were at the summit. Fine views all around although I still felt very aware of the height. Despite my obvious anxiety I enjoyed the day out.
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Brian Murray
wrote on March 11, 2004:
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The ascent to the col was firm underfoot at in early March, however on reaching the col the wind was incredible coming through the valley, I considered turning back on more than one occassion, but thankfully persevered up the ridge to the summit - even with intermittent visibility it was well worth the effort, a very rewarding munro
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Paul Richardson
wrote on May 22, 2002:
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The ascent to the col is not the most exciting of walks, but you are rewarded with excellent, spacious views from the summit ridge, including Ben Nevis, and to the South, Ben More, Stob Binnein, the Crianlarich hills and Ben Lui.
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Andy Ross
wrote on November 17, 2001:
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A long slog from Bridge of Orchy through what can be extremely boogy terrain to the Col is rewarded with a surprisingly easy ridge walk to the summit. The path is well defined for the entire route.
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