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Beinn Narnain

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
926 m (3038 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.
NN27170663
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
259 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 notches
 

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 Narnain, which sits above Arrochar at the head of Loch Long, is a rocky topped hill.

It has three ridges, a short broad ridge WNW to Bealach a' Mhaim connecting to Beinn Ime and Ben Arthur, a long knobbly ridge NE to A'Chrois (848m), which is not a usual ascent route, and a craggy SE ridge.

The direct ascent route from Succoth leads to the SE ridge and this route takes you over and through rocky outcrops (not really scrambling) to the flat stony summit.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Narnain include
 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 Narnain

Ben Lomond (top) viewed from the west from Beinn Narnains summit. Loch Long and Loch Lomond are below where a cloud inversion from the morning is burning off. Incredible light that day (2008-02-12)

© Kevin Woods
Image by Kevin Woods

The boulders on Beinn Narnain.

© Jason Glencross
Image by Jason Glencross

View north-east to A' Chrois from Beinn Narnain. (2008-03-16)

© Kevin Woods
Image by Kevin Woods

on the way up to beinn narnain 27.04.07

© Peter Sloan
Image by Peter Sloan
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A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.

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  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Ben Lomond
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lomond
by Metcheck
Beinn Narnain 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 from Beinn Narnain
3.5 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
3.9 km
Burnbrae B & B
Shore Road Arrochar
11.5 km
Inverbeg Holiday Park
Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll
11.6 km
Rowardennan Hotel
Rowardennan, Loch Lomond
21.9 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
22.0 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
23.5 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
23.5 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
24.4 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
24.5 km
Arichastlich (self catering)
The Old House, Arichastlich, Glen Orchy, Argyll
28.7 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
30.3 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
30.8 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
For information on camping visit
ScottishCamping.com who also produce
a map of scottish camp grounds.

The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn Narnain.

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  Routes that include Beinn Narnain
  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.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn Narnain

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn Narnain

Summit of Beinn Narnain...10th January 2010...really bitterly cold but beautiful

© Dougie Mccoll
Image by Dougie Mccoll

Me at summit of Beinn Narnain 24-Oct-09

© Ashley Robinson
Image by Ashley Robinson

Jason Glencross and Paul Robertson at the summit of Beinn Narnain,second of the day,doing Beinn Ime first.

© Jason Glencross
Image by Jason Glencross

Me & Christine at the summit of Beinn Narnain on a glorious day (for once!) (12/9/09)

© Gavin Poole
Image by Gavin Poole
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Beinn Narnain
by Michael Hill

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James Corrigan
wrote on
January 11, 2010
After originally planning to do the Cobbler, we turned right at the dam and followed the boggy path to the approach of Ben Narnain. The path could be the remnants of the old Iron Ore mining activities on these hills! It was a good walk with some mild scrambling in places with great views of Loch Long and the other Arochar Alps.Ben Vorlich and neibouring hills in Lochearn area were clearly visible. The wind was the problem at the summit.Very strong indeed. The Cobbler was there so on we went to that.Still the best hill in the area despite its Corbett status!
James Corrigan
wrote on
November 23, 2009
I found this one tougher than I thought it would be. It is not to visible from anywhere. When you are on the mountain it reveals itself very well with great views of Ben Lomond, The Cobbler, Beinn Ime and Ben Vane. Summit is weird. A large plateau with an interesting Trig.
Andrew Blair
wrote on
July 22, 2009
My second visit on 11/04/2009, our party of 4 took infinitely preferrable direct route up the old cable railway from Loch Long carpark. Started warm and sunny but ended cold, wet and windy. Loved the "scrambling" near the summit through the rocky outcrops but that weird flat summit is like the moon! Limited views that day but on our way down to Narnain's Boulders we spotted an amazing cave which we dully explored.
Gary Mccann
wrote on
March 22, 2009
Bagged this yesterday (21/3/09) at the outset i knew this 1 would be trouble, couldnt find the path.the more we ascended the more mist we encountered, wanted to turn back but me m8 wanted to reach the summit, against my better judgment i agreed.nearly got lost at the summittrying to find our way back downthrough the mist(wont be doing that again ,it was well dodgy)next 1 thats covered in mist ill be putting my foot down and turning back b4 i put myself and my m8 in any danger. and sods law on the way back down the mist cleared and the sun came out.
Andrew Dillon
wrote on
September 1, 2008
Walked on 29/8/08 my second munro conquered. Cloud base was sitting at about 800m so views from top where non existent, and finding the summit was done by following size 11 treads in the mud. Was breaking in new boots so will return to do Beinn Ime next week, hope the weather clears to give me better veiws.
 
 

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