Hikes to Blà Bheinn rank amongst the finest in Britain. This majestic outlier of the Black Cuillin ridge was described by Skye’s mountaineering pioneer Alexander Nicolson as the finest single mountain on the island. Better still, unlike many of the Munros on the main ridge, it is possible to reach Blà Bheinn’s summit without delving into the nervy ground of high-end scrambling.

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Location: Broadford And Strath, Isle of Skye, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Blà Bheinn loop from Loch Slapin — Isle of Skye

8.73km

04:35

880m

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2. Am-Mam-Sattel and Blà Bheinn loop — Isle of Skye

16.8km

07:26

1,100m

1,110m

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3. Camasunary bothy to Blà Bheinn — Isle of Skye

9.85km

05:28

920m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Caro "Bandit"

November 15, 2019

The views and the climb up to Blà Bheinn are exceptional. The ascent from the west starts pretty harmless, then leads over a ridge to the first lower summit at 3,038 feet (926 m). From there, you have to scramble down a gully to the gap between the two summits. Be careful when you climb up to the true summit at 3,048 feet (929 m). From the top, you get a great view over Loch Scavaig.

Trail Magazine

December 13, 2019

Skye’s sublime outlier, Blà Bheinn might just serve up the best view in all of Scotland. From Loch Slapin, it's a steep scramble over grippy gabbro rock to the crown of ‘the Blue Mountain’ – and from here the spiky wonders of the Black Cuillin ridge rise deliciously into view ahead.

Clive G

May 19, 2024

Climbed this superb hill yesterday, taking a chance by climbing up through hill fog. I was rewarded with a stunning inversion with only the Cuillin standing above a White sea of cloud. It was truly beautiful and something I will remember for the rest of my days.

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Location: Broadford And Strath, Isle of Skye, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Blà Bheinn Summit

1. Blà Bheinn loop from Loch Slapin — Isle of Skye

2. Am-Mam-Sattel and Blà Bheinn loop — Isle of Skye

3. Camasunary bothy to Blà Bheinn — Isle of Skye

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