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Beinn Dorain

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
1076 m (3530 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.
NN32573786
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
64 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 small stream
 

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.

You can click on the map name to purchase the map for £6.29 including postage which is one of the cheapest prices we have found.

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

  Description
The symmetrical outline of Beinn Dorain, with its slopes rising smoothly to the pointed summit is a familiar site on the road N from Tyndrum.

Beinn Dorain is a "Y" shaped mountain with ridges S to Gleann Ach'-innis Chailein, NNW connecting to Beinn an Dothaidh at the col above Coire an Dothaidh, and NE to Meall Garbh turning E to Meall Tionail. Between the the NNW and NE ridges is a high corrie.

The usual ascent route is via Coire Dothaidh and the NNW ridge, but an ascent is also possible via the track in Gleann Ach'-innis Chailein to the E and into Coire Ghabachlach to ascend the N face.

Hazards you may encounter on Beinn Dorain include
 Steep slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags within 1km of 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 Dorain

Beinn Dorain framed between Ben Lui and Ben Cruachan, seen from Beinn a' Chuirn

© Peter Burgess
Image by Peter Burgess

Corrie an Dothaidh looking towards Bridge of Orchy

© Michael Coffield
Image by Michael Coffield

Beinn Dorain. 19th March 2009

© Andrea & Jim Loudon
Image by Andrea & Jim Loudon

Approach to summit of Beinn Dorain

© Colin Fagan
Image by Colin Fagan
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Glencoe
by Accuweather 		West Highlands
by Met Office 		Ben Lui
by Metcheck
Beinn Dorain Area Map
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Results by distance from Beinn Dorain
7.5 km
Glengarry House
Tyndrum
9.4 km
Aros Beag
Tyndrum
11.6 km
Arichastlich (self catering)
The Old House, Arichastlich, Glen Orchy, Argyll
12.4 km
West Highland Lodge
Crianlarich, Perthshire
13.8 km
The Crianlarich Hotel
Crianlarich
19.0 km
Suie Lodge Hotel
Glendochart, nr. Crianlarich
19.6 km
Craigroyston
Dalmally, Dalmally
29.9 km
Leitters Farm
Balquhidder Station, by Lochearnhead
30.5 km
Clachan Cottage Hotel
Lochside, Lochearnhead
31.4 km
Rosebank House
Main Street, Strathyre, Perthshire
31.8 km
STRATHASSYNT GUEST HOUSE
Loanfern, Ballachulish, NR. Glencoe, Highlands.
32.4 km
Roineabhal Country House
Kilchrenan Taynuilt Argyll
For information on camping visit
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a map of scottish camp grounds.

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

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  Routes that include Beinn Dorain
  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 Dorain

  Baggers Gallery for Beinn Dorain

Me and my sister at the top of Bein Dorain

© Sandra Thomson
Image by Sandra Thomson

Atop Beinn Dorain

© Bob Walls
Image by Bob Walls

Bruce- June 2009, in a day which could not make up its mind. Will come back up here for the views missed, in the better weather.

© Bruce Donachie
Image by Bruce Donachie

This is me at the summit of Beinn Dorian....very hot and the most gorgeous views...amazing!

© libby Lyle
Image by libby Lyle
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Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh
by Alasdair Cairns
Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh
by Doug Tulloch

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Andrew Blair
wrote on
September 7, 2009
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.
Anne Forbes
wrote on
November 2, 2008
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.
Hilary Neilson
wrote on
September 12, 2007
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.
Richard Turner
wrote on
July 17, 2007
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.
Leon Mooney
wrote on
June 10, 2007
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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