Beinn Dorain
Mountain Prominent Munro near Glen Etive, classic hillwalk
Visible from the A82 near Bridge of Orchy, Beinn Dorain is a popular Munro with a broad summit and direct walking routes from the roadside.
How to Get to Beinn Dorain #
Approaches are commonly made from car parks off the A82 near Bridge of Orchy or from rail stops on the West Highland line; local walking routes are well documented in Scottish hill guides.
Tips for Visiting Beinn Dorain #
- From the A82 or Bridge of Orchy, pick an approach that allows a circular route to avoid retracing steps over boggy ground.
- Watch the clouds - the mountain's broad flanks invite wind and rapid visibility changes.
- Keep an eye on the summit cairn for route confirmation; some plateaus can be disorienting in mist.
Best Time to Visit Beinn Dorain #
Summer offers the most reliable walking; expect variable conditions outside of July and August.
Weather & Climate near Beinn Dorain #
Beinn Dorain's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (3080 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (387 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (256 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (295 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (279 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (330 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (337 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (350 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
