How difficult is Beinn na Lap?

Beinn na Lap carries a 4/5 (challenging) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Count on about 10km, 570m of ascent and a 3-5 hour day on the standard route. Underfoot: The Corrour Station access track is firm landrover surface.

What is Beinn na Lap's prominence?

406m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Beinn na Lap to the next higher ground.

Where do I park for Beinn na Lap?

Most walkers start from NN356664. Verify the grid reference on an OS map before you set off — space is tight on busy summer weekends.

When is the best time to climb Beinn na Lap?

May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Beinn na Lap. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.

Is Beinn na Lap dog-friendly?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

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Munro · Central Highlands

Beinn na Lap

Beinn na Lap (935m) — "dappled hill" — is a broad whaleback Munro on the north shore of Loch Ossian, uniquely reached only by the West Highland Line train to Corrour Station. The hill is the most accessible of the Corrour Munros despite its remoteness, with a short direct ascent from the station. The summit gives commanding views across Rannoch Moor and out to the Grey Corries.

Quick facts

Height: 935m/ 3068ft
Prominence: 406 m
Distance: ~10 km
Ascent: ~570 m
Time: 3–5 hrs
Difficulty: 4 / 5Serious
Grid ref: NN376695
Parking: NN356664
Nearest city: Fort William· 27km
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

Station track 15% · Mountain path 50% · Summit plateau 35%

10km · 570m ascent · 3 hrs

Travel by ScotRail train on the West Highland Line to Corrour Station (limited timetable — check before booking). From the station walk east along the access track for about 1km, then turn north and climb the broad south ridge of Beinn na Lap straight to the summit cairn. Reverse the line for the return. About 10km return with 570m of ascent — a short Munro day with the train timing as the main planning consideration.

Terrain

The Corrour Station access track is firm landrover surface. Beinn na Lap's south ridge climbs broad heather and short grass on a faint braided line — easy walking. A small cairn sits at the high point of a flat broad summit with sweeping views. The descent reverses the line back to the station; train timing is critical.

In winter

A reasonably accessible winter Munro by Corrour standards. The Corrour train service is limited and weather-dependent in winter; missed trains cause real problems. The broad summit takes on heavy drift but rarely creates avalanche-prone ground. Mobile reception is absent throughout.

Outside the SAIS network. No Scottish Avalanche Information Service forecast covers Beinn na Lap. SAIS forecasts six areas only — Northern and Southern Cairngorms, Creag Meagaidh, Lochaber, Glencoe and Torridon — and this hill is outside all of them, so there is no avalanche forecast to read for it. In winter, use MWIS West Highlands ↗ for mountain weather, judge snow stability from first principles, and treat any cornice or wind-loaded slope with extra caution.

Best time of year

Best OK Avoid

Getting there

Glasgow2h 16m
Edinburgh3h 46m

Parking: NN356664

OS maps: OS Landranger 41

Mobile signal: No signal whatsoever at Corrour station or on the hill. The nearest coverage is in Kinlochleven or Fort William, many miles away. Download maps before boarding the train.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

14h 47mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 06:33
Sunset: 20:01
Civil dawn: 05:53
Civil dusk: 20:40

NOAA Solar Calculator · 7 September 2026

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Around Beinn na Lap on the SCOT network

Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.

On TripSCOT

town

Base yourself in Kinlochleven

West Highland Way stop under the Mamores

20km from the hill

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On TasteSCOT

distillery

After the hill: Ben Nevis Distillery

Fort William — Lochaber distillery at the foot of the Ben; long-aged Japanese-owned classics

26km from the hill

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Before you go

Hillwalking carries real risk and the responsibility for any day on the hill is yours. Conditions in Scotland change fast and can differ sharply from the forecast — check the weather and the ground before you commit, turn back when the day stops working, and carry map and compass with the ability to use them rather than relying on a phone.

The distance, ascent and time shown on this page are editorial estimates for the usual line, not measurements from a recorded track — that is what the ~ means. Treat them as a rough shape of the day. Your own pace, the conditions and the exact line you take will all move them.

Mountain forecasts: MWIS and the Met Office mountain forecast. Access rights and responsibilities are set out in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

We check what we publish, but we cannot check the route on the day you walk it. Nothing here is a substitute for your own judgement.

Beinn na Lap — common questions

How difficult is Beinn na Lap?: Beinn na Lap carries a 4/5 (challenging) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Count on about 10km, 570m of ascent and a 3-5 hour day on the standard route. Underfoot: The Corrour Station access track is firm landrover surface.
What is Beinn na Lap's prominence?: 406m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Beinn na Lap to the next higher ground.
Where do I park for Beinn na Lap?: Most walkers start from NN356664. Verify the grid reference on an OS map before you set off — space is tight on busy summer weekends.
When is the best time to climb Beinn na Lap?: May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Beinn na Lap. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
Is Beinn na Lap dog-friendly?: Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
Is there mobile signal on Beinn na Lap?: No signal whatsoever at Corrour station or on the hill. The nearest coverage is in Kinlochleven or Fort William, many miles away. Download maps before boarding the train.
Is Beinn na Lap safe in winter?: A reasonably accessible winter Munro by Corrour standards. The Corrour train service is limited and weather-dependent in winter; missed trains cause real problems. The broad summit takes on heavy drift but rarely creates avalanche-prone ground. Mobile reception is absent throughout.

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