Munro · Fife & Perthshire
Beinn Dorain
Beinn Dorain (1076m) is a prominent mountain in the Perthshire Highlands, where the Highland Boundary Fault crosses Scotland. Its 332m of re-ascent gives it a distinct identity — this is no subsidiary top but a hill worth visiting in its own right. The summit, marked by a large cairn, gives views of the Highland/Lowland boundary, Loch Tay and the Breadalbane mountains. The nearest town is Fort William in Argyll and Bute.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 1076m/ 3530ft
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 947 m
- Time
- 5.2 hrs
- Difficulty
- 4 / 5Strenuous
- Grid ref
- NN325378
- Parking
- NN325398
- Nearest city
- Fort William
Download GPX route file
Standard route · 18km
Standard route
The standard route is a longer walk with a gradual approach covering approximately 18km with 947m of total ascent — a long and demanding day. Lower slopes cross mixed woodland, farmland and heather moor. Higher up, the terrain changes to grass and heather ridges with occasional rocky outcrops. Generally good landrover tracks and maintained paths through well-managed estates. The summit is marked by a large cairn.
Terrain
Above 700m the ground is fully exposed to weather from all directions. Generally good landrover tracks and maintained paths through well-managed estates. The connecting ridges to adjacent hills are well-defined but involve noticeable re-ascent.
In winter
In winter, Beinn Dorain is a serious proposition. Less extreme than the west coast but exposed summits catch easterly winds carrying cold continental air. Snow lies longer on north-facing slopes. Short winter days mean an early start is essential, particularly on longer routes.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 50m
- Edinburgh2h 24m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:48
- Sunset
- 20:46
- Civil dawn
- 05:04
- Civil dusk
- 21:30
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