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I know there are lots of reports for Beinn Ime but I couldnt find many detailed reports for the route from Butterbridge. 2 reasons for this route, 1 - I never had much time ( from this appraoch you start at 200m above sea level ) and 2 - I couldnt face the zig zag path through the trees at Arrochar again !!
So I parked in the carpark just after the sharp bend at the Rest and Be Thankful. At the car park you get what I think is the best view of Beinn Ime, from Butterbridge.
- Beinn Ime from Butterbridge
After leaving the carpark walk back along the A83 over the bridge and when you see the ruined house its time to leave the road and head up. I decided to head for the Bealach a' Mhargaidh which lies between Beinn Ime and Bein Luibhean.
- Leaving the A83, the ruined house with Beinn Ime in the distance
You will find a path here to follow. The path basically follows the right hand side of a stream all the way up to the Bealach a' Mhargaidh. One word of warning, it was very boggy in places. The path isnt the best defined but just keep following the stream. You cant go wrong !
- Follow the stream
Once you follow the path/stream up onto the Bealach a' Mhargaidh the path fades away ( it did for me anyway ! ) But you dont really need a path anymore as Beinn Ime now rises right above you. All you need to do is pick your line of attack and go for it ! I must admit, a few months ago I would of been uneasy without a path to follow but im getting a bit more confident with my navigation and im finding Viewranger on my Iphone a great back up and confidence booster.
- Beinn Ime from Bealach a' Mhargaidh
From the Bealach a' Mhargaidh you get a great view back down the valley towards Stob Coire Creagach
- Looking back down the glen
After a final push I was soon on the summit. Although with the haze and a bit of mist the views were slightly obscured.
- Summit
- The Cobbler through the haze
- Beinn Luibhean through the haze
- Looking down to the Rest and Be Thankful and the starting point.
- A superb looking Beinn an Lochain on the descent
4 hours in total which includes a few wee stops. I hope this assists anyone thinking of using this route.