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The mountain is one of the [[Bridge of Orchy Hills]] and is located beside the more popular [[Beinn Dòrain]]. The two hills are frequently climbed together from the ''bealach'' (pass) between them, which is easily accessed from the Bridge of Orchy railway station. | The mountain is one of the [[Bridge of Orchy Hills]] and is located beside the more popular [[Beinn Dòrain]]. The two hills are frequently climbed together from the ''bealach'' (pass) between them, which is easily accessed from the Bridge of Orchy railway station. | ||
Alternatively, Beinn an Dòthaidh may be climbed via its | Alternatively, Beinn an Dòthaidh may be climbed via its north-west ridge, or combined with an ascent of [[Beinn Achaladair]] to the north-east. | ||
In a good winter, Coire Daingean on Beinn an Dòthaidh becomes a winter climbing venue, offering routes from Grade III to Grade V. | In a good winter, Coire Daingean on Beinn an Dòthaidh becomes a winter climbing venue, offering routes from Grade III to Grade V. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:49, 5 July 2017
| Beinn an Dothaidh | |||
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 Beinn an Dòthaidh's rockier northern side from near Achallader farm. | |||
| Range: | Bridge of Orchy Hills | ||
| Summit: | 3,294 feet NN331408 56°31’46"N, 4°42’55"W | ||
Beinn an Dothaidh is a mountain in Argyllshire, which reaches a height of 3,294 feet at its summit, and so it qualifies as a Munro.
The name 'Beinn an Dothaidh' is Gaelic, and means "Hill of the scorching" (or singeing).
The mountain is one of the Bridge of Orchy Hills and is located beside the more popular Beinn Dòrain. The two hills are frequently climbed together from the bealach (pass) between them, which is easily accessed from the Bridge of Orchy railway station.
Alternatively, Beinn an Dòthaidh may be climbed via its north-west ridge, or combined with an ascent of Beinn Achaladair to the north-east.
In a good winter, Coire Daingean on Beinn an Dòthaidh becomes a winter climbing venue, offering routes from Grade III to Grade V.
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Beinn an Dòthaidh) |
References
| Munros in SMC Area SMC Section 2 - Loch Tay to Rannoch Moor |
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Stuc a' Chroin • An Stùc • Beinn a' Chreachain • Beinn Achaladair • Beinn an Dothaidh • Beinn Dorain • Beinn Ghlas • Beinn Heasgarnich • Beinn Mhanach • Ben Challum • Ben Lawers • Carn Gorm • Carn Mairg • Creag Mhòr • Meall a' Choire Leith • Meall Buidhe, Perthshire • Meall Corranaich • Meall Garbh (Càrn Mairg) • Meall Garbh (Lawers) • Meall Ghaordie • Meall Glas • Meall Greigh • Meall na Aighean • Meall nan Tarmachan • Schiehallion • Sgiath Chuil • Stuchd an Lochain |