Beinn an Lochain Route Information

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Beinn an Lochain

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

715 m

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

2.5 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

5.44 km

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A brief summary of this route.

Our summary will always contain one of easy, moderate or hard to indicate the severity of the route.

Notes

Compact steep sided hill with good ridge walk. N.B. this ridge is quite narrow.

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: Arrochar

From Arrochar on A83, Tarbet to Inveraray road, travel W to the junction with the B828 at the top of a long incline known as the "Rest and be thankful" where there is a large carpark.

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 715 metres. Allow 2.5 hours to complete this 5.44 km 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 from carpark at head of "Rest and be thankful"
		NN22940741	Distance	Altitude 260 m

1	Walk N down the road 1.3km to where road becomes steeper
		NN23220869	Distance 1.32 km	Altitude 250 m

2	Cross stream and ascend N onto ridge
		NN23200915	Distance 0.48 km	Altitude 260 m

3	Follow ridge SW
		NN22180843	Distance 1.26 km	Altitude 706 m

4	Continue SW on ridge to summit of Beinn an Lochain
		NN21830798	Distance 0.59 km	Altitude 901 m

5	Descend S initially
		NN21820745	Distance 0.53 km	Altitude 747 m

6	Bear SE through crags with care on steep slope
		NN22200727	Distance 0.44 km	Altitude 560 m

7	Continue E to carpark
		NN22940741	Distance 0.81 km	Altitude 260 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

West Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

West Highlands
by Met Office

Ben Lomond
by Metcheck

Images of Beinn an Lochain

View from Stob an Eas 23/02/2010.

Image by Donald Brown

Beinn an Lochain from the (steep!) slopes of Stob Coire Creagach.

Image by David McSporran

Beinn an Lochain from the Brack. 16/10/2009

Image by Mike Reynolds

REst and be Thankful from the summit of Beinn an Lochain.

Image by Andy Stuart

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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Rating & Reviews

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Written by Sam Marshall on 22 Dec 2007:

I could argue the cloud inversion and the subseqeunt breath taking views that i recieved at the summit made this route exciting. However, the walk itself is simple and I can't recall any feeling of exposure.

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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