Bla Bheinn (Blaven)
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 7 kms | 05:00 (hrs:mins) | 970 metres | Explorer 411: Skye - Cuillin Hills |
Description
Of Skye's twelve Munros, only one is not part of the main Cuillin ridge - Bla Bheinn (often anglicised as Blaven). Its isolated position gives it some of the best views on the island, including excellent views of the main ridge and across the sea to the Isles of Rum and Eigg and to the Scottish mainland.
Access Info
Half a kilometre south of the head of Loch Slapin, on the B8083 is a new car park next to the bridge over the Allt na Dunaiche and this provides the logical start point for an ascent of Bla Bheinn. There is a bus service between Broadford and Elgol, although this is unlikely to fit in with ascent times.
Additional Info
For the mountaineer the classic route is the traverse of Clach Glas and on to Bla Bheinn, but with some hard scrambling this cannot be described as a walk, so this route, which includes only a very short and fairly easy scramble between the two tops is recommended for walkers.
More Info
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