Beinn Eibhinn
Munro peak at the western fringe of Alder Forest
Beinn Eibhinn is the most western Munro peak on the range of mountains lying between Alder and Laggan. Its summit ridge encircles a dark corrie that holds snow well into spring.Beinn Eibhinn
Height | 1103.3m |
Prominence | 130m |
Meaning | delightful hill |
Lists | Munro, 47 |
Location | Alder Forest, Loch Linnhie to Loch Ericht |
Grid Ref | NN448734 |
Lat/Lon | 56.82593, -4.54491 |
Beinn Eibhinn is a 'delightful hill' with is summit ridge encircling little Lochan a'Charra Mhoir. It is a remote mountain and the most western Munro peak on a chain of mountains lying between Alder and Laggan.
Most hillwalkers will opt to include Beinn Eibhinn with the other peaks nearby, most likely coming up from Culra below Carn Dearg. Another possible route is to aim directly from Luiblea in Glen Spean, where fine estate tracks and stalkers paths lead up the Munro's north-western shoulder and give the opportunity to bag Beinn Eibhinn's Munro-Tops.
If planning to stay by Culra, best to camp as the bothy is currently closed due to asbestos being found in its construction.
Routes up Beinn Eibhinn
Ben Alder Forest Munros | |
One of the finest ways to reach Ben Alder is a cycle down Loch Ericht followed by a circular route from Culra Bothy. Lots to encounter - high plateaus, lochans, ridges, fantastic views - all while bagging 6 Munros ! Peaks : 6 Munros
Ascent : 2400m (7870ft) Distance : 56km (35m) Time : 11:5hr |
Geal-Charn via the Lancet Edge | |
There are four Munros in the group of peaks north of Culra Bothy, Carn Dearg, Geal-Charn, Aonach Beag and Beinn Eibhinn, all forming a linear ridge route. One of the most interesting routes up takes in the Lancet Edge, a narrow ridge heading up Geal-Charn. Peaks : 4 Munros
Ascent : 1330m (4360ft) Distance : 44km (27m) Time : 6:30hr |