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Beinn nan Aighenan

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
960 m (3149 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.
NN14824049
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
196 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 hinds
 

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 nan Aighenan is a remote hill at the head of Glen Kinglass. It has moderately steep slopes with rocky outcrops and some craggy areas, especially the N face.

Beinn nan Aighenan can be accessed from Glen Etive over the bealach between Ben Starav and Glas Bheinn Mhor then up the rocky NW ridge to the summit.

It can also be accessed via path from Loch Tulla in the E (parking available at Victoria Bridge) then up the rocky E ridge to the summit. Either route entails navigating between rocky outcrops but scrambling can be avoided.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn nan Aighenan include
 Relatively Remote Mountain navigate with care.
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Stony/rocky 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 nan Aighenan

Beinn nan Aighenan from the Bealach between Stob Coire Dheirg and Glas Bheinn Mhor

© Mark McKain
Image by Mark McKain

Beinn nan Aighenan from Stob Ghabhar

© Craig Robinson
Image by Craig Robinson

Beinn nan Aighenan viewed from the east ridge of Ben Starav July 2007. The path to the hill can be seen starting from the bealach, and continues all the way to the summit.

© Graham & Joanne Bullen
Image by Graham & Joanne Bullen

Ben Starav/Stob Coire Dheirg from summit of Beinn nan Aighenan, March 2006

© Mark McKain
Image by Mark McKain
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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Glencoe
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Cruachan
by Metcheck
Beinn nan Aighenan Area Map
Legend  Munro  Corbett  Graham  English/Welsh Top  Accommodation

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  Where to Stay
Results by distance from Beinn nan Aighenan
13.2 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
19.0 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
20.6 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
20.8 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
23.2 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
26.0 km
Birchbrae Luxury Self Catering Lodges
Birchbrae, Onich, Fort William
26.4 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
28.0 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
33.0 km
The Old School
Dalavich, Taynuilt, Argyll & Bute
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn nan Aighenan.

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  Routes that include Beinn nan Aighenan
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1400 m 15.96 km 5.5 hrs Beinn nan Aighenan  Moderate route to craggy mountain that requires care in poor visibility.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn nan Aighenan

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn nan Aighenan

A fairly poor camera phone shot of Molly at the top, me having forgotten my proper camera, even although the weather was glorious. :0/ April '09.

© Scott Blair
Image by Scott Blair

Me and Oscar on summit. 2/01/09.

© Mark Thomson
Image by Mark Thomson

Summit of Beinn nan Aighean on sunday 2nd of november 2008 ....magico!!!

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Margo on summit(19/7/08)on a cold windy day.

© Ian Moncur
Image by Ian Moncur
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 Comments
 
Roger Vander Steen
wrote on
August 25, 2007
Black Mount Estate; permitted route during stalking 1st August to 20th October 2007, including weekends. North ridge only, reached from the ridge between Ben Starav and Glas Bheinn Mhor.
Joseph Buchanan
wrote on
October 17, 2005
Climed along with Ben Starav and Glas Bheinn Mhor on a clear Octobers day with good views but against a strong wind. Had the image of the picture of Beinn nan Aighenan from the SMC guide in my mind. That picture does not do this mountain justice. Long hard but rewarding day. Be carefull crossing any of the burns as the stones are covered with thick sliperry moss. We were on the east bank of Alt Mheuran only about 30m above sea level and 100 m from the bridge, when my wife slipped crossing a small tributary and slid 10m down a 45°slope. Luckily she had only minor cuts and bruises.
 
 

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