Binnein Beag
Munro peak at the eastern end of the Mamores range
Binnein Beag is one of the smaller Munro peaks in the Mamores and sits near the eastern end of the range. Its shape is conical with rough scree and boulders covering the higher slopes.Binnein Beag
Height | 943m |
Prominence | 197m |
Meaning | small peak |
Lists | Munro, 229 |
Location | Loch Leven and Mamores, Loch Linnhie to Loch Ericht |
Grid Ref | NN222677 |
Lat/Lon | 56.76704, -4.91151 |
Binnein Beag is a remote little mountain on the Mamores range and sits at the eastern end of Glen Nevis. The lower slopes of this dome-shaped peak are clad in heather, above which rough rock and scree need to be tackled to gain the summit.
If tackling Binnein Beag on its own, the easiest route is probably to come in from Glen Nevis along a fine path which leads to the north side of this Munro, from where a heathery slog gains the summit.
However, being part of the Mamores, most hilllwalkers will want to bag other Munros while visiting Binnein Beag and there are various routes to choose from. I'd recommed the circular route aiming from Kinlochleven - this delights with high-level crests, while taking in the four eastern Mamores Munros.
Routes up Binnein Beag
Eastern Mamores hiking route | |
A circular route on the eastern Munros of the Mamores range heading in from Kinlochleven. Fine stalkers paths lead up rough peaks, including Binnein Mor, the highest Munro peak in the Mamores mountain range. Peaks : 4 Munros
Ascent : 2000m (6560ft) Distance : 18km (11m) Time : 8hr |
Mamores range hillwalking route | |
The Mamores is one of the finest mountain ranges in Scotland, with 10 Munro summits scattered over crests and ridges between Glen Nevis and Glencoe. This route bags them all in one outing ! Peaks : 10 Munros
Ascent : 3400m (11150ft) Distance : 34km (21m) Time : 14hr |