Beinn Eibhinn

Beinn Eibhinn stands in the Grampian Mountains east of Fort William, part of a four-Munro ridge running southwest to northeast between Loch Ossian and Loch Ericht. Its broad massif closes the ridge to the west, separated from the wider Ben Alder massif by the Bealach Dubh col at 722 metres. The mountain’s Gaelic name means ‘pleasant mountain’, and its wide summit plateau carries several smaller tops. The mountain is the westernmost Munro of the group and links to the 1,116-metre Aonach Beag along an east ridge. Northwards the two peaks frame the steep, rocky Coire a’ Charra Mhòir corrie, while the plateau slopes gently away in other directions. The two main summits sit close together at the eastern edge, and other subsidiary tops include the 921-metre Mullach Coire nan Nead to the west and the 920-metre Meall Glas Choire to the southwest. A long walk or bike ride is needed to reach the foot of the ridge, since the area lies far from roads. From Dalwhinnie or Corrour Station the usual ascent follows the Meall Glas Choire flank or crosses the Bealach Dubh to climb steeply to the Leabaidh Chràsgach notch. The plateau can also be gained from Aonach Beag via the connecting ridge. The open summit offers wide views across the surrounding corries and lochans.