Beinn an Òir
| Beinn an Òir | |||
| Argyllshire | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Sunset over Beinn an Òir and Beinn Shiantaidh with Corra Bheinn to the right | |||
| Range: | Paps of Jura | ||
| Jura | |||
| Summit: | 2,575 feet NR498749 55°54’7"N, 6°0’11"W | ||
Beinn an Òir is the highest peak of the Paps of Jura on the island of Jura in the Inner Hebrides, which island belongs to Argyllshire. It is the highest peak on the island, standing at 2,575 feet, which height qualifies it as a 'Corbett'.
The name of the mountain is Gaelic and means Mountain of gold.
Beinn an Òir is frequently climbed along with the other two peaks forming the Paps: Beinn Shiantaidh and Beinn a' Chaolais. The most usual route for this ascent starts from the bridge over the Corran River, and Beinn an Òir is invariably the second peak to be climbed, regardless of which order of peaks is chosen for the route. Alternatively, it is possible to avoid the other two peaks and climb Beinn an Òir from either of the bealachs that separate it from its neighbours.
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