Rock outcrops at the summit of Ben Rinnes

Ben Rinnes

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Corbett Marilyn
Height
841 m · 2,759 ft
Drop
513 m
Grid ref
NJ 254 354
Region
Cairngorms
Range
Tomintoul to Banff
County
Moray

Summit: Rock tor 10m WSW of trig point.

Ben Rinnes is a Corbett in Cairngorms, 841 m (2,759 ft) high. There is one mapped route up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Ben Rinnes from Edinville, is 7.6 km with 520 m of ascent and takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

Routes up Ben Rinnes

Ben Rinnes on its own (1)

Map

Summit at NJ 254 354 (57.4033, -3.2415). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.

Nearby hills

Questions about Ben Rinnes

How high is Ben Rinnes?
Ben Rinnes is 841 m (2,759 ft) high, a Corbett in Cairngorms. The summit is at grid reference NJ 254 354.
How long does it take to climb Ben Rinnes?
The quickest route on TRXO, Ben Rinnes from Edinville, takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours: 7.6 km with 520 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
What is the easiest way up Ben Rinnes?
The route with the least climbing is Ben Rinnes from Edinville, starting from Edinville (NJ 284 359): 7.6 km and 520 m of ascent, graded moderate.
Is there deer stalking on Ben Rinnes?
Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.

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