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Ben Donich

Hill, Mountain in Argyllshire

Scotland

Ben Donich

B828 road descending Gleann Mor
B828 road descending Gleann Mor Credit: Elliott Simpson

Ben Donich is a mountain located in Argyllshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of 847 meters (2,779 feet), it is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking stunning views and challenging terrain.

The mountain is part of the Arrochar Alps, a group of peaks in the southern Highlands of Scotland. Ben Donich offers a variety of hiking routes, ranging from moderate to difficult, with some steep ascents and rocky sections along the way.

From the summit of Ben Donich, hikers are rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including Loch Goil and Loch Long. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Isle of Arran and even the Paps of Jura in the distance.

The mountain is accessible from the village of Lochgoilhead, with a well-marked trail leading to the summit. Hiking Ben Donich is a challenging but rewarding experience, offering a true taste of the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

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Ben Donich Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.197928/-4.8732872 or Grid Reference NN2104. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

B828 road descending Gleann Mor
B828 road descending Gleann Mor
On the South Ridge of Ben Donich
On the South Ridge of Ben Donich
Allt Coire Odhair
Allt Coire Odhair
Path marker near Coire Odhar
Path marker near Coire Odhar
Forest in Coire Odhar
Forest in Coire Odhar
Burn in Coire Odhar
Burn in Coire Odhar
Towards Cnoc Coinnich
Towards Cnoc Coinnich
Old fence on Ben Donich hillside
Old fence on Ben Donich hillside
Ben Donich hillside
Ben Donich hillside
Sron Coire nan Caorach
Sron Coire nan Caorach
Ben Donich summit
Ben Donich summit
Cairn on east ridge of Ben Donich An old but well-built cairn on the east ridge of Ben Donich, overlooking Glen Croe with The Cobbler in the background.
Cairn on east ridge of Ben Donich
An old but well-built cairn on the east ridge of Ben Donich, overlooking Glen Croe with The Cobbler in the background.
Rocky spurs on Ben Donich These small spurs jut out from an area of boulders and crags on the north east ridge of Ben Donich.Beinn an Lochain can be seen in the distance between the two rocks.
Rocky spurs on Ben Donich
These small spurs jut out from an area of boulders and crags on the north east ridge of Ben Donich.Beinn an Lochain can be seen in the distance between the two rocks.
Summit of Ben Donich Trig pillar on the summit of the hill with Loch Goil and Loch Long in the distance.
Summit of Ben Donich
Trig pillar on the summit of the hill with Loch Goil and Loch Long in the distance.
View from Ben Donich Looking south from near the summit of Ben Donich towards Loch Goil and the village of Lochgoilhead.
View from Ben Donich
Looking south from near the summit of Ben Donich towards Loch Goil and the village of Lochgoilhead.
Ben Donich Ben Donich has quite an extensive, undulating summit area. This is looking east from near the trig point.
Ben Donich
Ben Donich has quite an extensive, undulating summit area. This is looking east from near the trig point.
Fractured hillside The slopes of Ben Donich are littered with cracks and caves.
Fractured hillside
The slopes of Ben Donich are littered with cracks and caves.
B828 Gleann Mor
B828 Gleann Mor
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Ben Donich is located at Grid Ref: NN2104 (Lat: 56.197928, Lng: -4.8732872)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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Located within 500m of 56.197928,-4.8732872
Ben Donich
Corbett: yes
Ele: 847
Graham: no
Marilyn: yes
Munro: no
Name Gd: Beinn Dòmhnaich
Natural: peak
Prominence: 558
Source: OS7
Wikidata: Q3778412
Wikipedia: en:Ben Donich
Lat/Long: 56.1979341/-4.8732649
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Man Made: survey_point
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 56.1979224/-4.8732785
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