Munro · Fife & Perthshire
Beinn an Dothaidh
Beinn an Dòthaidh (1002m) is the western Munro of the celebrated Bridge of Orchy pair, sharing the Coire an Dòthaidh approach with Beinn Dòrain. The summit is a broad three-topped plateau looking directly out over Rannoch Moor — one of the great Highland viewpoints across the great watery wilderness east to Schiehallion. Almost always climbed alongside Beinn Dòrain on the same day from Bridge of Orchy station.
Quick facts
- Height
- 1002.3m/ 3288ft
- Prominence
- 245 m
- Distance
- ~17 km
- Ascent
- ~882 m
- Time
- 5–8 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN331408
- Parking
- NN300394
- Nearest city
- Fort William· 40km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
Good path 35% · Open hillside 40% · Summit area 25%
Park at Bridge of Orchy station. Take the well-built stalkers' path east into Coire an Dòthaidh, climbing in steep zigzags onto the high bealach between Beinn an Dòthaidh and Beinn Dòrain. From the bealach turn north-east and climb the easy south-west ridge to the broad summit plateau of Beinn an Dòthaidh. Most parties also descend the bealach and continue south to Beinn Dòrain. Around 12km with 1060m of ascent for the pair.
Terrain
The Coire an Dòthaidh path is excellent restored stone pitching for most of its length — one of the best-built approach paths in the country. The bealach itself is broad and grassy. The climb onto Beinn an Dòthaidh is broad easy grass; the summit plateau is a mossy area with three small tops, each carrying a small cairn. The drop back to the bealach is steady grass.
In winter
A serious Bridge of Orchy winter Munro. The north face above Coire a' Ghabhalach gathers wind-loaded snow during westerly weather and is a recognised avalanche slope. Cornice build-up along the north and east margins of the summit plateau persists through winter. The A82 corridor is reliably gritted; the station car park is reliable. Phone signal at Bridge of Orchy is good but absent on the tops.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 54m
- Edinburgh2h 26m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50
Mobile signal: Good signal at Bridge of Orchy. Reception tails off above 700m.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 06:33
- Sunset
- 20:01
- Civil dawn
- 05:54
- Civil dusk
- 20:40
NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 September 2026
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Beinn an Dothaidh — common questions
- How difficult is Beinn an Dothaidh?
- Beinn an Dothaidh carries a 3/5 (moderately challenging) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Count on about 17km, 882m of ascent and a 5-8 hour day on the standard route. Ground conditions: The Coire an Dòthaidh path is excellent restored stone pitching for most of its length — one of the best-built approach paths in the country.
- How much drop does Beinn an Dothaidh have?
- The drop is 245m: measured from the summit of Beinn an Dothaidh down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain.
- Where's the parking for Beinn an Dothaidh?
- Park at NN300394. Double-check the grid reference on an OS map first; informal laybys here fill early in high season.
- What's the best month to climb Beinn an Dothaidh?
- Aim for May, June, July, August, September, October on Beinn an Dothaidh. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Beinn an Dothaidh?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Beinn an Dothaidh?
- Good signal at Bridge of Orchy. Reception tails off above 700m.
- Is Beinn an Dothaidh safe in winter?
- A serious Bridge of Orchy winter Munro. The north face above Coire a' Ghabhalach gathers wind-loaded snow during westerly weather and is a recognised avalanche slope. Cornice build-up along the north and east margins of the summit plateau persists through winter. The A82 corridor is reliably gritted; the station car park is reliable. Phone signal at Bridge of Orchy is good but absent on the tops.
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