Beinn Eich, Beinn a' Mhanaich and Doune Hill
3 Grahams in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs, climbed together from Glen Douglas.
- Distance
- 15.4 km
- Ascent
- 1610 m
- Time
- 6.5–8.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 735 m
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About this walk
Beinn Eich, Beinn a' Mhanaich and Doune Hill is a hard 15.4 km circular walk with 1,610 m of ascent, taking 6.5 to 8.5 hours. It starts at Glen Douglas (grid reference NS 302 991). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Doune Hill at 735 m.
Beinn Eich, Beinn a' Mhanaich and Doune Hill are Grahams in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs, close enough to climb together. The highest, Doune Hill, reaches 735 m (2,410 ft). It stands well clear of the hills around it, so the summit view is a wide one.
This route starts from Glen Douglas and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Glen Douglas, head across the hillside towards Beinn Eich.
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The summits
Climb Beinn Eich, then continue to Beinn a' Mhanaich and Doune Hill.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
702 m
709 m
735 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beinn Eich, Beinn a' Mhanaich and Doune Hill take?
- Most walkers take 6.5–8.5 hours for the 15.4 km route, which has 1,610 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 Glen Douglas (grid reference NS 302 991). 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. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Doune Hill (735 m, Graham); Beinn a' Mhanaich (709 m, Graham); Beinn Eich (702 m, Graham).
- 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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