Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh
Two big Munros above Bridge of Orchy, reached by a path straight from the station.
- Distance
- 13.4 km
- Ascent
- 1250 m
- Time
- 5–7 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1076 m
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About this walk
Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh is a hard 13.4 km out-and-back walk with 1,250 m of ascent, taking 5 to 7 hours. It starts at Bridge of Orchy station (grid reference NN 300 394). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Beinn Dorain at 1,076 m. The start can be reached by public transport.
Beinn Dorain's huge cone dominates the view from the A82 and the West Highland Line, and was celebrated by the Gaelic poet Duncan Bàn MacIntyre. From Bridge of Orchy station a path climbs the Coire an Dothaidh to the col between the two Munros.
From the col, Beinn Dorain is a walk south along a ridge with a false summit, and Beinn an Dothaidh a shorter climb north. Return to the col and back down the corrie.
Route
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1
Coire an Dothaidh
Go under the railway and follow the path up the corrie to the col.
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2
Beinn Dorain
Head south along the ridge, past a false summit, to Beinn Dorain, then return to the col.
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3
Beinn an Dothaidh
Climb north to Beinn an Dothaidh, then return to the col and descend the corrie.
Summits
1076 m
1002 m
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh take?
- Most walkers take 5–7 hours for the 13.4 km route, which has 1,250 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 Bridge of Orchy station (grid reference NN 300 394). Car park by the station.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains on the West Highland Line; Citylink buses on the A82. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Eroded path up a steep corrie; rocky ridges to both summits.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Beinn Dorain (1076 m, Munro); Beinn an Dothaidh (1002 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.
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Beinn Dorain from Bridge of Orchy station
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