Beinn an Dòthaidh (from the
Gaelic
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for 'hill of the scorching or singeing'), is a
mountain
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in the
Bridge of Orchy
Bridge of Orchy ( gd, Drochaid Urchaidh) is a village in Glen Orchy in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is named after the crossing over the River Orchy, which was constructed by British Army during the pacification of the Highland Clans followin ...
hills of
Argyll and Bute
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,
Scotland
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. It is located beside the more popular
Beinn Dòrain. The two hills are frequently climbed together from the
bealach
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between them, which is easily accessed from the
Bridge of Orchy railway station.
Alternatively, Beinn an Dòthaidh may be climbed via its northwest ridge, or combined with an ascent of
Beinn Achaladair to the northeast.
In a good winter, Coire Daingean on Beinn an Dòthaidh becomes a winter climbing venue, offering routes from
Scottish grade III through grade V. A topo detailing the routes may be downloade
here and the UK Climbing pag
here
References
Munros
Mountains and hills of the Southern Highlands
Marilyns of Scotland
Mountains and hills of Argyll and Bute
One-thousanders of Scotland
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