Beinn na Lap from Corrour station
One of the easiest Munros, from the highest mainline station in Britain, with no road for miles.
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 560 m
- Time
- 3–4.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 935 m
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About this walk
Beinn na Lap from Corrour station is a moderate 9.9 km out-and-back walk with 560 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4.5 hours. It starts at Corrour station (grid reference NN 356 664). It climbs Beinn na Lap (935 m), a Munro. The start can be reached by public transport.
Corrour station sits at about 400 m on Rannoch Moor with no public road, so the train gives a high, car-free start. Beinn na Lap rises above Loch Ossian, and the route follows the track to the loch before climbing the broad south-west ridge.
It's a short day, but plan around the train times and remember you can't call a taxi from here.
Route
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1
To Loch Ossian
Follow the track east from the station towards Loch Ossian.
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2
The summit
Climb the broad south-west ridge to the summit. Return the same way.
Summit
935 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn na Lap from Corrour station take?
- Most walkers take 3–4.5 hours for the 9.9 km route, which has 560 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 Corrour station (grid reference NN 356 664). No public road: arrive by train.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- West Highland Line trains to Corrour. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Track, then broad grassy slopes; boggy in places.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Beinn na Lap (935 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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