The true summit cairn was so cold and windy we headed straight back to the col into the wind. We met other similarly-duped walkers on the path, most had turned back & reported strong gales at the bealach. I'd recommend it.Bottom of the hill rather boggy in places, as we reached the last accent to the col the winds were increasing. Geology and Scenery of Scotland by J.B. Whittow At the gate follow the path that leads to the left that will take you to the lower slopes of Alt Coire an Dothaidh. Ben More, Stob Binnien and Cruach Ardrain in the background.From Beinn nam Fuaran the more craggy side of Beinn Dorain can This time follow the path to the north ensuring you do not wander too far left into the steep and rocky ground. Beinn an Dothaidh (pronounced Byn Daw-ree) Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The beautiful site of its conical shape fills the horizon and is an awe inspiring site.These hills are the hills of the Scottish poet Duncan Ban MacIntyre. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. The weather looked amazing – some showers on Saturday but otherwise sunny and hot. From here you can.The path which Karen below mentions might be the one I took - it seems to take you to the west of the ridge crest as you near the Beinn Dorain (pronounced Byn Doa-ran) Weather forecast. All Rights Reserved.Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.Images (9),Comments We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.The symmetrical outline of Beinn Dorain, with its slopes rising smoothly to the pointed summit is a familiar site on the road N from Tyndrum.The logging section stores any entries for Beinn Dorain in your own log. (12),View Beinn Dorain Image Gallery - 22 Images. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.Beinn Dorain is a "Y" shaped mountain with ridges S to Gleann Ach'-innis Chailein, NNW connecting to Beinn an Dothaidh at the col above Coire an Dothaidh, and NE to Meall Garbh turning E to Meall Tionail. Within the Bridge of Orchy Hills there are five peaks of Munro status.

From here head in a southerly direction along the ascending path, passing a small lochan and upwards til reaching a fork in the path. The following poem is very long so I have included only a couple of verses which I feel portray the peak:It has been known for walkers of the West Highland Way.From this range of mountains onwards the real beauty of the Scottish Mountains starts to hit you. I didn't try the ridge crest but my guess is that this path (well-worn with our Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. Munro bagging is not all sunshine and panoramic views. Avoid the right hand path which runs along the west side of the ridge and necessitates a steep scramble back up regain the ridge at the col between the two summit cairns.A selection of weather forecasts local to #GetMountain.Top_Name#.Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.A selection of local accommodation options who advertise with Munromagic.com.The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Beinn Dorain.Click on the route title to load the full content for that route.Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Beinn Dorain,Me on route to the summit of Beinn Dorain.If a member has uploaded a tracklog as part of their personal route log and opted to share it then it will be presented here.You can view a members route overlayed on an online map or download the KMZ file for use in Google Earth.Post a few words about Beinn Dorain or read what others have had to say.A full written account of a climb submitted by our members.You can prepare your own write up by first making an entry in your route log and then visiting the logging section above.This is the height of the mountain above sea level. Mountains nearby.