Beinn an Dòthaidh

Beinn an Dòthaidh is a mountain in the Bridge of Orchy hills of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Its name comes from the Gaelic for ‘hill of the scorching or singeing’. The mountain stands beside Beinn Dòrain, a more popular peak often climbed together with it. A bealach between the two hills can be reached easily from Bridge of Orchy railway station. Routes also lead up the northwest ridge or combine the climb with Beinn Achaladair to the northeast. In winter the corrie Coire Daingean on Beinn an Dòthaidh becomes a climbing venue. It offers routes graded from Scottish grade III through grade V. Climbers use a topo to plan their ascent. The corrie’s winter conditions attract those seeking technical routes. The Bridge of Orchy hills form part of a wider upland landscape. Walkers and climbers share the area’s quiet ridges and corries. Views extend across Rannoch Moor and the surrounding glens. The setting remains remote yet accessible from the railway station. The mountain’s Gaelic name adds to its character in the Scottish Highlands.