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Beinn Ime

Munro
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
1011 m (3316 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NN25500846
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
118 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
3
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Hill of butter
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

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A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
The conical peak of Beinn Ime towers over the head of Glen Kinglas. From the N and E it is a craggy mountain, and the W slopes are steep.

The normal routes up Beinn Ime are on its S side, either on its SSE ridge from Bealach a' Mhaim which links to Beinn Narnain and Ben Arthur, or from Glen Kinglas to the col between Beinn Ime and Beinn Luibhean to the SW. Either way the final ascent involves scrambling through boulders and rocky outcrops to attain the summit.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Ime include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.

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Picture Gallery for Beinn Ime

Beinn Ime from Beinn Narnain - 26th of July 2005

© Adrie Mallegrom
Image by Adrie Mallegrom

The Cobbler from Beinn Ime, December 07.

© Nicholas Blease
Image by Nicholas Blease

The summit ridge of Beinn Ime with the summit of Beinn Narnain appearing through the clouds.

© Donny McKie
Image by Donny McKie

Beinn Ime on very sunny day in May

© Robert Mcmillan
Image by Robert Mcmillan
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lomond
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lomond
by Metcheck
Beinn Ime Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.

  Where to Stay
Results by distance 'as the crow flies' from Beinn Ime
Please check the provision of roads in the area.
6.9 km
Morelaggan House
Arrochar
23.6 km
Ben More
Crianlarich
24.4 km
Taychreggan Hotel
Kilchrenan, By Taynuilt
26.3 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
30.4 km
Luib Hotel
Luib, nr.Crianlarich,
30.7 km
The Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro
Bridge Of Awe
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn Ime.

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  Routes that include Beinn Ime
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1550 m 12.92 km 5.5 hrs Beinn Ime and Beinn Narnain  A strenuous climb, from sea level, on relatively steep slopes but no scrambling required.  
2 990 m 6.80 km 3.5 hrs Beinn Ime and Beinn Luibhean  A short steep route to two mountains with rocky tops. No scrambling required.  
3 1614 m 19.04 km 6.5 hrs Beinn Ime and Ben Vane  Some handwork may be required on the SE shoulder of Ben Vane, but is very easily negotiated. Care should taken on the summit ridge of Beinn Ime when icy. No real difficulties on the route, but a fair amount of climbing.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn Ime

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn Ime

beinn ime

© Colin Mochan
Image by Colin Mochan

Summit of Ben Ime (21/07/2007) with Adrian & Manoj

© Pradeep Amalraj
Image by Pradeep Amalraj

Me at the top of Ben Ime.

© Jean Moore
Image by Jean Moore

Windy times on Beinn Ime.

© Mark Raschi
Image by Mark Raschi
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 Shared Members Track Logs
 
Beinn Ime
by Michael Hill
Ben Vane and Beinn Ime
by William Deans
Beinn Narnain, Beinn Ime and The Cobbler
by Mark Rudzinski
Beinn Narnain, Beinn Ime and Ben Vane
by Angus Paton

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 Comments
 
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Brian Tyrrell
wrote on
October 19, 2010
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 !!
Kenny Wallace
wrote on
October 17, 2010
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.
Robert Mcmillan
wrote on
May 8, 2010
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.
James Corrigan
wrote on
November 23, 2009
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.
Michael Hill
wrote on
October 12, 2009
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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  Route Write-Ups
  Date Title Written by Including...
1 01 May 2011 Beinn Narnain and Beinn Ime from Arrochar Justin Kirby Beinn Ime and Beinn Narnain
 
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