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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

This is a view of the 2nd ridge on Ben Narnain.

© James Corrigan
Image by James Corrigan

The summit of Ben Narnain from the summit of Ben Vane.

© Donny McKie
Image by Donny McKie

The boulders on Beinn Narnain.

© Jason Glencross
Image by Jason Glencross

Part of the vast summit of Narnain, the cairn is just over the horizon

© Thomas Hendry
Image by Thomas Hendry
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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 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
Rowantree Cottage, Bed and Breakfast
Arrochar
3.5 km
Rowantreebank B&B
Main Street, Arrochar, G83 7AA
11.5 km
Inverbeg Holiday Park
Inverbeg Holiday Park, By Luss, Loch Lomond, Argyll
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
28.1 km
Railway Cottage
Falls of Cruachan, Loch Awe
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.
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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

Jim chilling at the summit

© Tony Dick
Image by Tony Dick

Myself and Liam at the summit

© Tony Dick
Image by Tony Dick

Beinn Narnain Jun'10

© Mike Blake
Image by Mike Blake

Daw,Myelf,Kris, at the top of Beinn Narnain

© John Frew
Image by John Frew
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Beinn Narnain
by Michael Hill
Beinn Narnain, Beinn Ime and The Cobbler
by Mark Rudzinski

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Steven Greig
wrote on
June 30, 2010
We Bagged this one on Monday 29th of June , we went round the back and were looking to go on to Ime but the cloud was too dense at the top that we mucked up our directions and followed the path that takes you back down the front to the car park , this was very scary especially the rocky gully but was exciting and after coming through the gully of death we were met by a sea king rescue helicopter doing training , we sat and watched and then made our way down to beautiful views of Loch Long and Ben Lomond , Disappointed we didn't get to do what we wanted but great day out for Danny and Kylie Munro ...
Richard Langley
wrote on
March 6, 2010
Beware if parked in Loch Long car park, it is prone to flooding if there is a higher than normal high tide I would recommend using the higher parking spaces, and not near the beach. My car was written off here after it burst it banks ruined a really good day!
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.
 
 

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  Route Write-Ups
  Date Title Written by Including...
1 10 Mar 2010 Narnain Jamie Macintosh Beinn Narnain Not Yet Rated
2 26 Jul 2010 Beinn Narnain and the Cobbler Peter Cawston Beinn Narnain and The Cobbler Not Yet Rated
 
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