Beinn Bhan, Glen Loy
Corbett Hill overlooking Glen Loy and Loch Arkaig
West of the Caledonian Canal and above the northern side of Glen Loy, the grass-covered crest of Beinn Bhan encircles Coire Mhuilinn.Beinn Bhan, Glen Loy
| Height | 796m |
| Prominence | 495m |
| Meaning | white mountain |
| Lists | Corbett, 165 |
| Location | Glen Loy, Glen Finnan to Loch Lochy |
| Grid Ref | NN140857 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.92525, -5.05684 |
Overlooking Glen Loy, the grass-covered crests of Beinn Bhan encircle Coire Mhuilinn. There are three summits, with the highest being the easterly peak where a trig point stands by a cairn and line of old iron fence-posts.
The most direct approach to Beinn Bhan is from the south in Glen Roy starting by a bridge over the River Roy, where a rough path follows the Allt Coire Mhuilinn onto the hills lower slopes. There are no paths higher up, but navigation is straightforward following the line of posts.
Routes up Beinn Bhan
Beinn Bhan and Meall a' Phubuill from Glen Loy | |
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Starting in Glen Loy, two separate short hikes lead up grass-covered slopes onto Beinn Bhan and Meall a' Phubuill, the Corbett peaks that overlook the north side of the glen. Peaks : 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1625m (5330ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 8:10hr |
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