Walk Route Map h162 Bidean nam Bian, Stob Coire Sgreamhach and Bein Fhada

Walk h162 Bidean nam Bian, Stob Coire Sgreamhach and Bein Fhada

The highest point in what was 'Argyll'

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9¾mls (16.5km)
Ascent:	5,405ft (1,647m)
Time:	9hrs
Grade:

Map with easy-to-follow route details for walk h162 Bidean nam Bian, Stob Coire Sgreamhach and Bein Fhada pdf

Route outline for walk h162:

The Pass of Glencoe - River Coe - Coire Nan Lochan - Aonach Dubh - Stob Coire Nan Lochan (Bidean Nam Bian) - Bidean Nam Bian - Stob Coire Nam Beith (Bidean Nam Bian) - Bidean Nam Bian - Lost Valley Buttress - Bealach Dearg - Stob Coire Sgreamhach - Beinn Fhada (Stob Coire Sgreamhach) - Beinn Fhada (Stob Coire Sgreamhach) (North East Top) - Beinn Fhada (Stob Coire Sgreamhach) (Far North East Top) - Lairig Eilde - Allt Lairig Eilde - The Pass of Glencoe

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Peaks, Summits and Tops reached on this walk:

2
Munros

0
Corbetts

0
Grahams

6
Murdos

0
Donalds

1
Scottish
Marilyn

0
Bridgets

Peak Bagging Statistics for this walk:

The highest point of this walk is Bidean nam Bian at 1150m (3774ft). Bidean nam Bian is classified as a Munro (No. 24) and a Scottish Marilyn (18th highest in Scotland, 18th highest in the UK). Bidean nam Bian is also known as a Murdo (32nd highest in Scotland). Bidean nam Bian means 'Peak of the Mountains' and is pronounced 'bee-tyan nam bee-an'.

The summit of Bidean nam Bian is marked by a cairn.

Completing this walk will also take you to the top of Stob Coire nan Lochan (Bidean nam Bian) at 1115m (3659ft). Stob Coire nan Lochan (Bidean nam Bian) is known as a Murdo (52nd highest in Scotland). Stob Coire nan Lochan (Bidean nam Bian) means 'Peak of the Lochan Corrie' and is pronounced 'stop corrie nan lochan'.

The summit of Stob Coire nan Lochan (Bidean nam Bian) is marked by a cairn.

You will also reach the summit of Stob Coire nam Beith (Bidean nam Bian) at 1107m (3633ft). Stob Coire nam Beith (Bidean nam Bian) is known as a Murdo (61st highest in Scotland). The summit of Stob Coire nam Beith (Bidean nam Bian) is marked by a cairn.

Along the way you will also bag:

Stob Coire Sgreamhach at 1072m (3518ft). Stob Coire Sgreamhach is classified as a Munro (No. 65) and a Murdo (89th highest in Scotland). Stob Coire Sgreamhach means 'Peak of the Loathsome Corrie' and is pronounced 'stop corrie scre-vach'.
The summit of Stob Coire Sgreamhach is marked by a cairn.

Beinn Fhada (Stob Coire Sgreamhach) at 952m (3124ft). Beinn Fhada (Stob Coire Sgreamhach) is known as a Murdo (323rd highest in Scotland).

Beinn Fhada (Stob Coire Sgreamhach) (North East Top) at 931m (3056ft). Beinn Fhada (Stob Coire Sgreamhach) (North East Top) is known as a Murdo (379th highest in Scotland).

You can find more walks near this one on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

384 Glen Coe

1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Map (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

41 Ben Nevis, Fort William & Glen Coe

Some Photos and Pictures from Walk h162 Bidean nam Bian, Stob Coire Sgreamhach and Bein Fhada

In no particular order . . .

The girls in my life on Bidean Nam Bian

Photo: Eric Smith (1)

The Lost Valley of Glen Coe from Lost Valley Buttress, Bealach Dearg

Photo: Chris Haselden (52)

Loch Leven and Glenco from near the summit of Bidean Nam Bian

Photo: Ronnie Smith (3)

Walk h162 Bidean nam Bian, Stob Coire Sgreamhach and Bein Fhada - The Lost Valley , tucked away between Aonach Dubh and Gearr Aonach (2 of the 3 sisters of Glen Coe)

The Lost Valley , tucked away between Aonach Dubh and Gearr Aonach (2 of the 3 sisters of Glen Coe)

Photo: Peter Royle (2)

In Lairig Eilde

Photo: Aileen Farquhar (1)

Me and my two brothers (Paul and Laurie) on Stob Coire nan Lochan (Bidean nam Bian)

Photo: William Dowell (1)

Looking South West from the highest point of Lairig Eilde

Photo: Aileen Farquhar (5)

The Aonach Eagach Ridge from Bidean Nam Bian

Photo: Chris Haselden (53)

Looking South West from the highest point of Lairig Eilde

Photo: Aileen Farquhar (4)

Buachaille Etive Beag (Stob Dubh) from Lairig Eilde

Photo: Aileen Farquhar (2)

Looking South West from the highest point of Lairig Eilde

Photo: Aileen Farquhar (3)

*Ben Nevis and The Aonach Eagach Ridge from Beinn Fhada

Photo: David Cochrane (6)

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