Beinn Dearg from Blair Atholl
A remote red-granite Munro reached by a long track through Glen Banvie.
- Distance
- 29.2 km
- Ascent
- 1010 m
- Time
- 8.5–11.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1009 m
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About this walk
Beinn Dearg from Blair Atholl is a hard 29.2 km out-and-back walk with 1,010 m of ascent, taking 8.5 to 11.5 hours. It starts at Old Bridge of Tilt car park (grid reference NN 876 663). It climbs Beinn Dearg (1,009 m), a Munro. The start can be reached by public transport.
Beinn Dearg, 'red hill', is a granite dome deep in the hills north of Blair Atholl. The route follows tracks through Glen Banvie and past the Allt Sheicheachan bothy before a path climbs to the summit.
It's a long day, but the tracks are good and it's a popular bike-and-hike.
Route
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1
Glen Banvie
Follow the tracks north-west through Glen Banvie.
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2
The summit
Continue past the bothy and climb the path to the top. Return by the same route.
Summit
On the way
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Blair CastleCastle · 500 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn Dearg from Blair Atholl take?
- Most walkers take 8.5–11.5 hours for the 29.2 km route, which has 1,010 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Old Bridge of Tilt car park (grid reference NN 876 663). Car park at Old Bridge of Tilt, Blair Atholl.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Blair Atholl station is a short walk away. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Long estate tracks (cycleable); stony path to the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Beinn Dearg (1009 m, Munro).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Deer stalking takes place on these hills from mid-August to October. Stick to the main paths and check Heading for the Scottish Hills before you go. Most people cycle the long approach track, which roughly halves the time.
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