Beinn Dearg [Glen Lyon] Route Information

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Beinn Dearg [Glen Lyon]

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

674 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

3 hrs

The horizontal distance of the route.

Route Distance

7.27 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

Easy approach on forest track then on easy incline to summit. N.B. E face is steep and stony in places

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: Aberfeldy

From Aberfeldy travel W on B846 to Keltneyburn then take minor road WSW past Fortingall, then through Glen Lyon to Innerwick

Route Waypoint Map

The total ascent is 674 metres. Allow 3 hours to complete this 7.27 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 parking by memorial at Innerwick
		NN58774755	Distance	Altitude 215 m

1	Follow track on E side of river NNW to junction
		NN58684955	Distance 1.09 km	Altitude 305 m

2	Take SE branch and ascent through trees to exit forest
		NN59004972	Distance 0.67 km	Altitude 565 m

3	Leave forest and ascent E to summit of Beinn Dearg
		NN60884973	Distance 1.89 km	Altitude 830 m

4	Return W to ridge.
		NN59874971	Distance 1.01 km	Altitude 702 m

5	Bear S on ridge
		NN59814912	Distance 0.59 km	Altitude 706 m

6	Descend SW to 500m contour on easy slopes
		NN59014852	Distance 1.00 km	Altitude 500 m

7	Descend SSW to return to parking
		NN58774755	Distance 1.02 km	Altitude 215 m

A selection of weather forecasts local to this route.

Weather

Southeastern Highlands
by MWIS (PDF format)

East Highlands
by Met Office

Ben Lawers
by Metcheck

Images of Beinn Dearg [Glen Lyon]

Carn Gorm from Beinn Dearg summit 12.4.14

Image by Alan Puckrin

Beinn Dearg, 26 Mar 08

Image by Doug Tulloch

Beinn Dearg, viewed from the south from Meall Garbh (Lawers Range). Christmas Eve 2006.

Image by Alex Bryce

The East facing shoulder of Beinn Dearg with Munro Carn Gorm

Image by James Corrigan

Route Area Map

Legend

Munro

Corbett

Graham

English/Welsh Top

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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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