Baosbheinn and Beinn an Eoin Route Information

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Baosbheinn & Beinn an Eoin

Quick Facts

This is the summed total of all the climbing within a route and is a good indicator of the strenuousness of a route.

Total Ascent

5511 ft

An estimate of the time taken based on a derivation of Naismiths rules. Our calculation is based on the horizontal and ascent components of a climb, we do not make a reduction for descent.

Registered users can customise these walking times by specifying their own walking and ascending speeds. They can also add a fixed time period for stoppages.

Route Time

9 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

18.0 ml

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A brief summary of this route.

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Notes

A very long route with 1680m of ascent over high ridges, exposed at times. Un-bridged stream crossings.

Here we provide the nearest town to the start of the route where you will find basic services.

We then give directions from that location to the route start. Your approach route may differ.

Travel Information

Head to: Gairloch

From Gairloch travel SE then E on A832 to bridge to E of Loch Bad an Sgalaig

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 5,511 feet. Allow 9 hours to complete this 18.0 mile route.

In winter months please check the local snow conditions at sais.gov.uk.

The hillphones service can inform you of stalking activities in the area.

Usually the shortest way to climb the mountain, making best use of tracks and paths to gain altitude. Route navigation requires map reading skills and an ability to navigate with a compass.

The information given here will enable you to annotate your map and plan your route. We do not give anecdotal descriptions on where to find the paths, worn by the feet of previous mountaineers.

Where the access routes are few or the ridge is narrow, paths are generally obvious. On open ground, following paths without using your compass may get you lost in poor visibility.

Route Information

Waypoint Detail

	Start on A832 at bridge to E of Loch Bad an Sgalaig
		NG85687206	Distance	Altitude 383 ft

1	Follow forest track then path SE through forest
		NG87356994	Distance 1.8 miles	Altitude 800 ft

2	Continue SE on path across open moor
		NG88646854	Distance 1.2 miles	Altitude 1036 ft

3	Follow forest track then path SE through forest and continue to beyond Meall Lochan na Geala (cross river only if safe to do so)
		NG88616756	Distance 3.7 miles	Altitude 1148 ft

4	Ascend SE on ridge
		NG89396705	Distance 0.6 miles	Altitude 1673 ft

5	Ascend S onto crest of ridge
		NG89336652	Distance 0.3 miles	Altitude 2208 ft

6	Bear SSE on ridge to col
		NG90126517	Distance 1.0 miles	Altitude 2276 ft

7	Ascend SE to summit ridge of Beinn an Eoin
		NG90406497	Distance 0.2 miles	Altitude 2608 ft

8	Bear SSE on ridge and ascend to the exposed summit of Beinn an Eoin
		NG90506464	Distance 1.1 miles	Altitude 2805 ft

9	Descend steeply to Bothy
		NG90016360	Distance 0.4 miles	Altitude 1410 ft

10	Head SW to lochans and cross stream
		NG89656399	Distance 0.2 miles	Altitude 1295 ft

11	Head W onto SERidge of Ceann Beag
		NG88786396	Distance 0.5 miles	Altitude 1742 ft

12	Ascend NW to Ceann Beag (705m)
		NG88206445	Distance 0.5 miles	Altitude 2312 ft

13	Descend NW to col
		NG87916453	Distance 0.2 miles	Altitude 2037 ft

14	Ascend NW to minor top
		NG87656508	Distance 0.4 miles	Altitude 2591 ft

15	Descend to col then ascend NW to summit of Baosbheinn
		NG87066540	Distance 0.4 miles	Altitude 2870 ft

16	Descend NNW to col
		NG86556627	Distance 0.6 miles	Altitude 2372 ft

17	Continue NW on ridge to unnamed top (801m)
		NG86236687	Distance 0.4 miles	Altitude 2627 ft

18	Descend NW to minor top (738m) at end of ridge
		NG85766742	Distance 0.5 miles	Altitude 2421 ft

19	Descend ENE to avoid crags to the North
		NG86346757	Distance 0.4 miles	Altitude 1814 ft

20	Continue your descent NNE to bridge (not shown on map) across river
		NG86686943	Distance 1.3 miles	Altitude 1814 ft

21	Head NE to join approach path
		NG87356994	Distance 0.6 miles	Altitude 800 ft

22	Return NW to the start of the route
		NG85687206	Distance 1.8 miles	Altitude 383 ft

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

North West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Liathach
by Metcheck

Images of Baosbheinn & Beinn an Eoin

Beinn an Eoin (r) and Baosbheinn from Ruadh-stac Mor

© Peter Burgess

Image by Peter Burgess

Beinn an Eoin when viewed from Sgurr Mor - Beinn Alligin.

© Chris Bowles

Image by Chris Bowles

Baosbheinn when viewed on the descent of Beinn Alligin.

© Chris Bowles

Image by Chris Bowles

Baosbheinn from Sgurr Mhor (Beinn Alligin)

© Peter Burgess

Image by Peter Burgess

Route Area Map

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Disclaimer. The details provided above are an aid to planning an expedition, but all distances, altitudes and bearings must be considered approximate. You must navigate with the appropriate map, a compass, your navigation skills and common sense, MunroMagic.com accept no responsibility for your interpretation of our route information.

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