Beinn an Dòthaidh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beinn an Dòthaidh |
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Beinn an Dothaidh in morning sun
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,004 m (3,294 ft) |
| Prominence | c. 249 m |
| Parent peak | Beinn a' Chreachain |
| Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Hill of the scorching or singeing |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
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| Parent range | Bridge of Orchy Hills, Grampian Mountains |
| OS grid | NN331408 |
Beinn an Dòthaidh is a mountain in the beautiful Bridge of Orchy hills of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Its name comes from the Gaelic words for 'hill of the scorching or singeing'. This mountain stands tall next to another well-known peak, Beinn Dorain.
These two mountains are often climbed together by hikers. People usually start their climb from the bealach (a mountain pass or saddle) that sits between them. This starting point is easy to reach from the Bridge of Orchy railway station.
Climbing Beinn an Dòthaidh
Hikers have a few ways to reach the top of Beinn an Dòthaidh. One popular path is along its northwest ridge. You can also combine your climb with an ascent of Beinn Achaladair, which is located to the northeast.
What is a Munro?
Beinn an Dòthaidh is known as a Munro. A Munro is a Scottish mountain that is over 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high. Climbing all the Munros is a popular challenge for many hikers!
What is a Marilyn?
The mountain is also a Marilyn. This is a hill or mountain in the British Isles that has a 'prominence' of at least 150 meters (about 492 feet). Prominence means how much a mountain rises above the lowest point connecting it to a higher peak.
