Beinn Narnain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beinn Narnain |
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Beinn Narnain from Beinn Ime
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 926 m (3,038 ft) |
| Prominence | 289 m (948 ft) |
| Parent peak | Beinn Ime |
| Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Hill of notches |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Geography | |
| Location | Arrochar Alps, Argyll and Bute, Grampian Mountains, Scotland |
| OS grid | NN271066 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 56 |
Beinn Narnain is a cool mountain in the southern Highlands of Scotland. It's close to a village called Arrochar. This mountain is part of a group of hills known as the Arrochar Alps. Beinn Narnain is also a "Munro", which means it's a Scottish mountain over 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high. The name "Beinn Narnain" comes from the Gaelic language and means "hill of notches." This name perfectly describes the mountain's jagged, notched shape.
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Climbing Beinn Narnain
Most people start their climb of Beinn Narnain from a place called Succoth. This spot is at the very end of Loch Long. The most popular way to climb the mountain begins by going straight up the hillside.
The Old Railway Path
As you start climbing, you'll see a line of concrete blocks. These blocks were once supports for a special cable railway. This railway was used a long time ago to help build a big water project called the Loch Sloy hydro-electric scheme. It helped move materials up the mountain.
At one point, the path crosses a flat track. You need to keep going by climbing some rocks right in front of you. Don't worry, it's part of the path!
The South Ridge Adventure
After the concrete blocks end, the path continues up Beinn Narnain's rocky south ridge. This part of the climb has some fun "scrambling" sections. Scrambling means you'll use both your hands and feet to climb over rocks, but it's not super difficult. It's a fun challenge for hikers!
The path also goes around some really impressive cliffs called "The Spearhead." These cliffs look almost impossible to get past, especially when it's foggy. But the path cleverly uses a steep gully (a narrow valley or channel) right before the top to get around them. The very last part of the climb might feel a little exposed (meaning there are steep drops nearby), but it's safe for anyone used to hillwalking.
Connecting to Other Mountains
Beinn Narnain's northern ridge goes down to a place called the Bealach a' Mhàim. A "bealach" is like a saddle or a pass between mountains. This particular bealach is special because it has three sides, with other ridges leading to two other famous mountains: The Cobbler and Beinn Ìme. This means you can easily make your hike longer by visiting these other mountains in the Arrochar Alps on the same day!
