Beinn an Lochain

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Summary

Beinn an Lochain was classified as a Munro on Sir Hugh's original list. More recent surveys put it well below 3000 feet but it is very steep and fine mountain that admits no inferiority to the surrounding higher peaks. It gives a short but strenuous hillwalk.

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Grade (key)

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Bog Factor (key)

  • 4.5/5

Rating

Terrain

Boggy at first then a very steep ascent of a fine rocky ridge, but the scrambling is only mild.

Public Transport

None.

Start

Layby on A83 north of Rest and Be Thankful. Open in Google Maps.

Hillwalking in Winter

Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. All route descriptions and difficulties given here are for summer conditions. See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.

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