Beinn Bheoil

Beinn Bheoil stands in the heart of the Grampian Mountains in Highland, a remote and largely uninhabited range east of Fort William. It lies between Loch Ossian and Loch Ericht, separated from the nearby Ben Alder by a narrow glen and a loch at 720 metres. The mountain’s long ridge runs roughly from south-south-west to north-north-east, with steep drops on its eastern and western sides. The climb demands long walks or mountain bikes, as no public road reaches the area. Most walkers tackle it as a two-Munro traverse with Ben Alder, starting from Dalwhinnie or Corrour Station, both about 16 kilometres away. The route follows either the northern ridge or the southern spur, Sròn Coire na h-Iolaire, before reaching the 1 019-metre summit. From the top, the view stretches across wild glens and distant lochs. The mountain’s eastern face falls sharply to Loch Ericht, while its northern spur, Sròn Drèineach, slopes gently downward. No permanent shelter remains nearby since the Culra Bothy closed in 2015, so a long day or a wild camp is needed to complete the journey.