Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 87 out of 88 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Not far from the banks of Loch Lomond and Loch Long, this Munro in the Arrochar Alps is easy to reach and deliciously challenging to climb. Often ascended in combination with neighbouring Beinn Ime, you can adjust the hike to suit your mood, with various approaches and other summits available.
Immensely craggy, hiking up Beinn Narnain certainly keeps you on your toes although it’s not too technically challenging and remains suitable for keen families with a little scrambling thrown in. As you ascend, the sights of the Cobbler to the south west are enough to stop you in your tracks, with its impressive and notable rock formations.
A thoroughly satisfying Munro
Beinn Narnain is a popular Munro thanks to its accessibility from the Central Belt but it’s not a walk in the park by any stretch. Both rocky and boggy, hiking its rugged trails requires surefootedness and determination. You are continuously rewarded with manageable challenges though, working your way across crags and enjoying minor scrambles with phenomenal views.
On the summit, at 3,038 feet (926 m), you’ll find a cairn and a flat, rock-strewn plateau. To the north, Beinn Narnain drops away to the forested valley below.
Conditions can change quickly and a still valley might mean an exceptionally windy summit so you should always be prepared. It’s not unusual for Beinn Narnain nor its neighbours to be cloaked in cloud, mist or drizzle. For a multi-summit adventure, you can include Beinn Ime, Ben Vane, A’ Chrois or the Cobbler on your hike.
Accommodation and food can be found in Arrochar at the head of Loch Long with parking available at numerous places in the town and in Glen Croe.
Location: Arrochar, Tarbet And Ardlui, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Only an hour's drive from Glasgow, Beinn Narnain is one of Scotland's most accessible Munros. The route via its rocky southeast ridge contains the occassional scramble, making for an entertaining ascent.
The views of The Cobbler are superb and the two peaks are often taken together in one outing. Neighbouring Beinn Ìme can also be included as part of a longer day.
June 20, 2022
Beinn Narnain has a much rougher and rockier character than its neighbour, Beinn Ìme. The views—especially of the nearby Cobbler—are excellent.
February 12, 2019
An excellent Munro easily ascended with Beinn Ime. Approached from the path to the Cobbler.
Note that the car park currently charges £9 per day.
April 18, 2022
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