- Beinn Bhàn (Applecross)
Infobox Mountain
Name = Beinn Bhàn
Photo = Beinn_bhan.jpg
Caption = The corries on the eastern side of Beinn Bhàn
Elevation = 896 m (2,938 ft)
Location = Highland, SCO
Range =Applecross peninsula
Prominence = 851 m Ranked 20th inBritish Isles Parent peak = Sgurr Mor
Coordinates =
Topographic
OS "Landranger" 24
Easiest route =
Grid_ref_UK = NG804450
Listing = Marilyn, Corbett
Translation = white mountain
Language = Gaelic
Pronunciation = bɛɪn vænBeinn Bhàn is a
mountain in the highlands ofScotland , lying on theApplecross peninsula , on the north side ofLoch Kishorn .The most striking features of Beinn Bhàn are the rocky corries on the eastern side, which are seen well from the
A896 road . The best known of the corries is probably Coire na Poite, which forms abowl shape, almost entirely ringed by crags offeringclimbing and winterice climbing routes. The summit of Beinn Bhàn lies directly above the corries floor, which has two smalllochan s.The ridges between the corries offer several routes to the summit for scramblers. An alternative route for those without a head for heights involves ascending the grassy southwest ridge of the peak, starting from near the point where the Bealach na Bà leaves the A896, a distance of some 4
kilometre s.A slightly longer route to the summit, involving far less ascent, may be had from the top of the Bealach na Bà (over 600 m
above sea level ), skirting below the northern top ofSgurr a'Chaorachain to reach thebealach separating the aforementioned peak from Beinn Bhàn.An ascent of Beinn Bhàn is often combined with the climbing of Sgurr a'Chaorachain.
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