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Graham · North-West Highlands

Beinn an Eòin

Twin-summited ridge in Coigach with the same Torridonian sandstone character as Stac Pollaidh next door, but a fraction of the visitors.

Quick facts

Height
619m/ 2031ft
Distance
11 km
Ascent
600 m
Time
5 hrs
Difficulty
3 / 5
Grid ref
NC110064
Nearest city
Ullapool

Standard route

Approach from the Drumrunie road end across moor and lochan-strewn ground to the south ridge.

Terrain

Wet, pathless moor on the approach. Easy ridge walking once on the hill.

In winter

Less snow than higher hills inland but heavy rain and wind year-round.

Best time of year

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Getting there

  • Glasgow5h 50m
  • Edinburgh5h 55m

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