Highlight • Viewpoint
Beinn Udlamain Summit
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One of the Drumochter Munros to the west of the Pass of Drumochter, Beinn Udlamain rises high above Loch Ericht on the western border of the Cairngorms National Park. At 3,317 feet (1,011 m), Beinn Udlamain is the highest of the four Munros to the pass’ west and if you’re up for a big adventure, you can bag all four in one adventure. For more time to eat snacks on the summit, you can also explore Beinn Udlamain by itself or link it with Sgairneach Mhòr.
The easiest place to begin is from one of the parking lay-bys on the A9 at the eastern end of Coire Dhomhain. From here, you can head west along the coire and begin your ascent. Unlike many of Scotland’s fabulous Munros, this group is rounded and largely grassy with bogs below and summits scattered with rocks. The terrain is fairly straightforward – although waterproof boots are useful – and there’s nothing technical.
When you reach the summit, you’ll find a cairn and fantastic views of Loch Ericht below and Ben Alder across its glittering surface.
The easiest place to begin is from one of the parking lay-bys on the A9 at the eastern end of Coire Dhomhain. From here, you can head west along the coire and begin your ascent. Unlike many of Scotland’s fabulous Munros, this group is rounded and largely grassy with bogs below and summits scattered with rocks. The terrain is fairly straightforward – although waterproof boots are useful – and there’s nothing technical.
When you reach the summit, you’ll find a cairn and fantastic views of Loch Ericht below and Ben Alder across its glittering surface.
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Tips
JR on Tour
October 31, 2022
Hiking
You should take the chance when the weather is good here... I've passed this mountain several times, it was never without clouds
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William Cook
October 2, 2023
Running
Beinn Udlamain is one of the four munros in the Drumochter pass. The mountains in this area are open and heathery, rather than rocks and imposing.
The summit stands at 1011 metres above sea-level.
The summit stands at 1011 metres above sea-level.
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