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Beinn an Dothaidh

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
1004 m (3293 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.
NN33184084
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
129 of 283 Munros
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
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 the scorching
 

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
Beinn an Dothaidh has a curved summit plateau with three tops the centre top being the summit.

From the summit plateau, a ridge runs S to the col above Coire an Dothaidh, which connects to Beinn Dorain and is the usual ascent route from Bridge of Orchy.

There is a W ridge which curves N, and offers a possible ascent route from Achallader, and a SW ridge which separates Coire Daingean from Coire a Ghabhlach.

The col on this ridge connects Beinn an Dothaidh to the S ridge Beinn Achalader. This col not only gives routes between these two mountains but gives possible access to Beinn Manach to the E.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn an Dothaidh include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags 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.
Picture Gallery for Beinn an Dothaidh

View looking back to the summit of Beinn Dothaidh with Beinn Mhanach in the far background.

© Claire Wales
Image by Claire Wales

On the ascent path to Beinn an Dothaidh.

© Gavin Poole
Image by Gavin Poole

Beinn an Dothaidh from the lower slopes of Beinn Achaladair

© Scott Blair
Image by Scott Blair

Beinn an Dothaidh from the South Top of Beinn Achaladair.

© Peter Chisholm
Image by Peter Chisholm
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Glencoe
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lui
by Metcheck
Beinn an Dothaidh Area Map
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Results by distance from Beinn an Dothaidh
10.5 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
12.2 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
15.0 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
16.3 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
20.3 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
21.9 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
25.4 km
CRAIGBUIE Guest House
Main Street, Killin
30.4 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
31.2 km
Leitters Farm
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
31.4 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
33.0 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
34.4 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
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a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn an Dothaidh.

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  Routes that include Beinn an Dothaidh
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1245 m 13.38 km 5 hrs Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh  Easy route but for the relatively steep ascent/descent of Coire an Dothaidh.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn an Dothaidh

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn an Dothaidh

Relaxing on top of Beinn Dothaidh

© Claire Wales
Image by Claire Wales

Me & John at the 1004m Cairn, freezing but still smiling :) (19/9/09)

© Gavin Poole
Image by Gavin Poole

Christine & John at the 1004m cairn (19/9/09)

© Gavin Poole
Image by Gavin Poole

Me & my good lady Gayle on the 'true' summit of Beinn an Dothaidh with the most beautiful view I've yet seen from the Scottish hills.

© Andrew Blair
Image by Andrew Blair
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 Shared Members Track Logs
 
Beinn an Dothaidh and Beinn Mhanach
by Philip Mcloone
Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh
by Doug Tulloch
Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh
by Alasdair Cairns
Beinn an Dothaidh
by Claire Wales

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 Comments
 
Gavin Poole
wrote on
September 19, 2009
Climbed with Christine & John. Started of a cloudy day, threatening to rain on us any minute. Got to the bealach between Dorain & Dothaidh & the heavens opened & the wind blew a gale. It stayed like this until we reached the 993m cairn, (that we thought was the summit due to zero visibility!), where we took shelter for some lunch. After realising that we were not at the summit, after checking the GPS, we soldiered on to the 1004m cairn. Took some quick baggers gallery pics & headed back down as it was freezing! An easy descent, even if a little boggy (lost my leg a couple times!), only to find the sun was now out & the clouds clearing. Took it on the chin & vowed to return to conquer Dorain next time.
Leon Mooney
wrote on
June 10, 2007
Climbed after Beinn Dorain, and lost the path once the mud started. Headed for the peak on the right - which turned out to be the South top. Thankfully the cloud had cleared and the path to the summit was obvious. Gave the West top a miss and headed back down. The descent from the col was VERY tricky, but did not spoil a fine day out.
 
 

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