Beinn Eibhinn

Tucked away in the remote heart of the Ben Alder forest, this high Munro is the western anchor of a long, airy ridge. It offers a surprisingly rocky character compared to its plateau-like neighbours. Reaching its summit usually involves a long approach from Corrour station or a multi-day expedition from Dalwhinnie.

• •The name Beinn Eibhinn translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'delightful' or 'pleasant mountain,' likely referring to its elegant profile and the excellent walking found along its summit crest.
• •It is the highest point of a celebrated four-Munro traverse that includes Aonach Beag, Geal-Chàrn, and Càrn Dearg, forming a high-level horseshoe around the remote corries of the Alder forest.
• •The summit provides a distinct vantage point over the blue waters of Loch Ossian to the west, with the vast, treeless expanse of Rannoch Moor stretching toward the jagged peaks of Glencoe.
• •Due to its isolation, many walkers access the hill via the West Highland Line, disembarking at Corrour—the UK's highest railway station—to cut miles off the otherwise arduous trek from Dalwhinnie.
• •While the Gaelic name suggests a 'delightful' experience, the translation feels most accurate once you have finally cleared the notorious peat hags that guard the lower approaches.