Beinn an Dòthaidh

Beinn an Dòthaidh (from the Gaelic for 'hill of the scorching or singeing'), is a mountain in the Bridge of Orchy hills of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is located beside the more popular Beinn Dòrain. The two hills are frequently climbed together from the bealach between them, which is easily accessed from the Bridge of Orchy railway station.

Beinn an Dòthaidh
Beinn an Dothaidh in morning sun
Highest point
Elevation1,004 m (3,294 ft)[1]
Prominencec.249 m
Parent peakBeinn a' Chreachain
ListingMunro, Marilyn
Naming
English translationHill of the scorching or singeing
Language of nameGaelic
PronunciationScottish Gaelic: [peɲ ən̪ˠ ˈt̪ɔːɪ]
Geography
Beinn an Dòthaidh is located in Scotland
Beinn an Dòthaidh
Beinn an Dòthaidh
Parent rangeBridge of Orchy Hills, Grampian Mountains
OS gridNN331408

Alternatively, Beinn an Dòthaidh may be climbed via its northwest ridge, or combined with an ascent of Beinn Achaladair to the northeast.

In a good winter, Coire Daingean on Beinn an Dòthaidh becomes a winter climbing venue, offering routes from Scottish grade III through grade V. A topo detailing the routes may be downloaded here. and the UK Climbing page here.

References

  1. "walkhighlands Beinn an Dothaidh". walkhighlands.co.uk. 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2013.

56.52950°N 4.71520°W / 56.52950; -4.71520

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