Beinn Bhàn

Hill, Mountain 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 Beinn Dearg range in the Scottish Highlands and reaches an elevation of 896 meters (2940 feet). The name Beinn Bhàn translates to "white mountain" in Scottish Gaelic, which likely refers to the snow-capped peak during the winter months.

The mountain is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including nearby Loch Broom and the Fannichs mountain range. The ascent to the summit is challenging but rewarding, with a well-defined path leading through rugged terrain and rocky outcrops.

Beinn Bhàn is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, golden eagles, and ptarmigan. The mountain's diverse flora and fauna make it a haven for nature lovers and photographers looking to capture the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Overall, Beinn Bhàn is a must-visit destination for those seeking adventure, breathtaking views, and a true taste of the rugged beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Beinn Bhàn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.841875/-4.8633228 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