Bidean nam Bian from The Chasm of An t-Sron
An 1149 m Munro in Glen Coe, climbed from The Chasm of An t-Sron.
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Ascent
- 1120 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 1149 m
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About this walk
Bidean nam Bian from The Chasm of An t-Sron is a hard 8.5 km out-and-back walk with 1,120 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at The Chasm of An t-Sron, A82 (grid reference NN 141 568). It climbs Bidean nam Bian (1,149 m), a Munro.
Bidean nam Bian rises to 1,149 m in Glen Coe, 1 km north-west of Stob Coire Sgreamhach, high enough to be a Munro. It stands well clear of the hills around it, so the summit view is a wide one.
From The Chasm of An t-Sron, A82, tracks and paths lead most of the way, and the last climb is over rougher hill ground.
Route
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1
The approach
From The Chasm of An t-Sron, follow the path and tracks towards Bidean nam Bian.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Bidean nam Bian.
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Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
1149 m
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Questions about this walk
- How long does Bidean nam Bian from The Chasm of An t-Sron take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 8.5 km route, which has 1,120 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 The Chasm of An t-Sron, A82 (grid reference NN 141 568). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Bidean nam Bian (1149 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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