Beinn Bhàn

Downs, Moorland in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Beinn Bhàn

Rio Tinto Alcan track Access track to Rio Tinto Alcan’s dam and water intake. — Rio Tinto Alcan track Credit: valenta

Beinn Bhàn is a mountain located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is part of the Scottish Highlands and is known for its stunning views and rugged terrain. The mountain stands at a height of 896 meters (2,940 feet) and is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Beinn Bhàn is characterized by its rocky slopes, heather-covered moorland, and scattered patches of woodland. The mountain is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and golden eagles. The area is also known for its diverse plant life, with species such as heather, bilberry, and bog cotton thriving in the harsh mountain environment.

Hiking up Beinn Bhàn offers visitors the chance to experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands up close, with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and the chance to spot rare wildlife. The mountain is accessible via several walking routes, ranging from gentle strolls to more challenging climbs. Beinn Bhàn is a peaceful and remote location, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Beinn Bhàn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.841188/-4.8646807 or Grid Reference NN2575. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rio Tinto Alcan track

Access track to Rio Tinto Alcan’s dam and water intake.

valenta

Dam on the Allt Choimhlidh

Rio Tinto Alcan dam and water intake.

valenta

Allt Leachdach

Alan Reid

Mature conifers and replanted area on mountain slope

The mountain road climbing from Corriechoille to the Lairig Leacach passes through these coniferous plantings on the northern side of Stob Coire Gaibhre, one of the peaks of the Grey Corries mountain group.

Trevor Littlewood

Allt Coire na Gaibhre

Allt Coire na Gaibhre is seen descending directly towards the camera; it joins the Allt Leachdach in the valley bottom. Stob Coire Gaibhre is the snow-patched peak; one of the mountains of the Grey Corries group.

Trevor Littlewood

Ruigh na Gualainn

Ruigh na Gualainn surely refers to the broken ground above the valley stream, the Allt Leachdach. Google Translate suggests that Ruigh na Gualainn converts to English as Rhino Shoulder! Who knows?

Trevor Littlewood

Mountain road passing Cruach Innse

Cruach Innse is above to the left out of the image. The road crosses a pass between the Lairig Leacach and the valley of the Allt Leachdach. The direction of travel is towards the Leacach and it appears that the descent to it has begun, but the bealach is still almost a kilometre and half distant so there's more ascent to make! Stob Coire na Ceannain is the snow-patched mountain ahead.

Trevor Littlewood

Slope rising towards Stob Coire Gaibhre

Stob Coire Gaibhre seen over a rock slab alongside the road climbing to cross a bealach before descending into the Lairig Leacach which is behind the camera position.

Trevor Littlewood