Beinn Dorain

One of two mountains (the other being Beinn an Dothaidh) which form the southern half of the range that overlooks Loch Tulla and the headwaters of the River Orchy. Beinn Dorain is one of the most familiar of Scottish mountains, recognisable by its conical shape and great upsweep above the West Highland Railway. Beinn an Dothaidh, although not of such striking appearance, presents an uninterrupted bastion above Loch Tulla and has a fine corrie hidden on its north-east face. Both mountains are easily accessible from Bridge of Orchy.

Start from Bridge of Orchy station and follow a path up the south side of the Allt Coire an Dothaidh to the col between the two mountains. Going to Beinn Dorain first, climb due south up a broad grassy ridge to reach a large cairn, which is not the top. Descend a short distance and climb again to the true summit. Having returned to the col, climb north-north-east up the grassy flank of Beinn an Dothaidh direct to its highest point, which is the central of three not very well defined tops and stands at the edge of the north-east corrie.

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