Beinn an Dothaidh has a curved summit plateau with three tops the centre top being the summit. Its ascent can easily be combined with neighbouring Beinn an Dothaidh which has a fine outlook over Rannoch Moor. Maximum daytime temperature: -2 degrees Celsius; Erick Baillot and Stuart McFarlane visited Beinn and Dothaidh on Sunday January 15. We walked along the path, passing by a couple of small lochans to find somewhere to sit and have lunch. Munro baggers would include Beinn an Dothaidh in this walk and it is quite an easy addition, lying the other side of the bealach at the top of Coire an Dothaidh. Heavy snow showers. Sunshine and showers across Argyll. Cloudy. That was a real challenge with the high winds and poor visibility. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -2°C on Mon afternoon, min -5°C on Wed night). Sunrise: 08:31; Sunset: 16:32. It has been a week of mixed weather with the first half as good as it gets and the last couple of days less so! Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km. UV: Low; The crag was scoured out after the strong westerlies of Saturday. Minimum nighttime temperature: -5 degrees Celsius. Minimum nighttime temperature: -6 degrees Celsius. Becoming cloudy with light rain possible in the south Tuesday. UV: Low; Sunday 24 January. Pollution: Low; Northwesterly winds from this system are expected to bring frequent showers, particularly to north and west-facing coasts, and this will likely fall as snow over high level areas, and also down to lower levels at times. Brisk northerly winds bringing wintry showers for Thursday. July 7, 2019. Ascent - 4100 feet / 1242 metres . Met Office 5 day weather forecast map for Beinn An Dothaidh including weather warnings, temperature, rain, wind speed, cloud, and pressure. Maximum daytime temperature: -5 degrees Celsius; Sunrise: 08:37; Sunset: 16:23. Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). UV: Low; No pollen data. A unique collection of t-shirts, with eye-catching designs, depicting mountains in Scotland and around the world. Sunrise: 08:36; Sunset: 16:26. Maximum daytime temperature: -4 degrees Celsius; I can remember the day, we left at 6.30am sharp, it was a lovely morning, by the time we got over the Erskine Bridge it was 15 degrees, the sun was shining and there was no wind, it was a strange winters day but perfect weather for bashing a Munro. Approach notes. Other routes and challenges. Nearby trails. For those who can arrange transport at both ends, it is feasible but challenging to extend the traverse by including Beinn Achaladair and Beinn a' Chreachain.. Minimum temperature 0 °C. From the carpark at Achallader Farm cross the river and walk up a path bearing right past a cone shaped hillock into the corrie in about 1.5 hours. Beinn an Dothaidh's main summit is a few minutes further on, down and up a dip, following the path. The extremely fit could detour from Beinn Achaladair to include Beinn Mhanach as well. Beinn an Dothaidh West Top (1.1 mi) Meall Tionail (1.4 mi) Beinn an Dothaidh (1.4 mi) Beinn a'Chaisteil (1.9 mi) Beinn Odhar (2.3 mi) Beinn Bheag (2.4 mi) Beinn nam Fuaran (2.5 mi) Beinn Achaladair South Top (2.5 mi) Beinn Bhreac-liath (2.8 mi) The path can be quite boggy at times and at points disappears and reappears, however it is obvious that you are heading towards the bealach between Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh. Upload a Beinn an Dothaidh photo | Upload for another mountain. Heavy snow showers. We have visited; Stob Mhic Mhartuin, Beinn an Dothaidh, the Cairngorms, the Nid on Aonach Mor and tomorrow we are going to Beinn Dorain. Grade - moderate. Camped at Bridge of Orchy after long train journey from south. Being picked up at 10.30 - plenty of time for Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh! Set off at 5, on Dorain by 7, back in 5 hours. Unbelievable weather with perfect early morning cloud inversion, glorious views. Below is our weather report and 5 day forecast for Beinn an dothaidh. Rating: 3.9/5 (122 votes cast) Detailed route description and map. Reviews (1) Photos (44) Recordings (2) Completed (1) jim ogilvie. Overall I’d say the weather was pretty decent for this time of year except from the 60mph winds near the top of Beinn Dorain. UV: Low; Beinn an dothaidh Weather Report. Sunrise: 08:33; Sunset: 16:30. Cold in northerly breezes Friday, but mostly dry and bright. Beinn an Dòthaidh, is a mountain located in the Bridge of Orchy hills of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Beinn an Dòthaidh, Bridge of Weir. Beinn Dorain Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for Beinn Dorain is: A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Sun nightTemperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Sun afternoon, min -5°C on Mon night)Winds decreasing (gales from the WNW on Sun night, calm by Tue night). Initial ascent was via the North ridge of Beinn an Dothaidh. This will bring below-average temperatures to the north of the UK, with a greater than normal risk of wintry precipitation. Minimum nighttime temperature: -3 degrees Celsius. There were some nice views down into the upper remote reaches of Glen Lyon. Minimum nighttime temperature: -8 degrees Celsius. Please choose your location from the nearest places to : Storm Christoph will bring multiple hazards to the UK this week, initially heavy rain. Return to Bridge of Orchy » On a fine day, from Beinn an Dothaidh's summit cairn head west to its western top and take in some final views for the day. Sunrise: 08:39; Sunset: 16:21. Today. Maximum temperature 5 °C. In the days leading up to this event snow had been falling, so everyone was asked to come with good boots and plenty of warm layers. “Turf conditions were amazing and the cliff was icy,” Stuart told me. Cloudy but dry morning in Central Belt, otherwise overcast with rain increasingly encroaching from the south and turning to sleet and snow at times later. Cloud building through the evening and night, bringing some patchy rain to southern areas by dawn, but remaining dry in the Central Belt. Day 1 - Beinn an Dothaidh and Beinn Dorain A fine forecast for the weekend, chilly, bright and just the slight chance of occasional wintery shower and breeze. -5°C Beinn a' chleibh. Northern and central areas are more likely to be affected by wintry hazards during this period. Temperatures mostly rather cold, but closer to average near approaching lows in the south. Thursday 21 January. Beinn Dorain and Beinn an Dothaidh from Bridge of Orchy. UV: Low; Today we needed a short walk in, so opted for Creag Coire an Dothaidh, where we climbed The Firebird, before heading to the top of Beinn an Dothaidh. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -4°C on Thu afternoon, min -7°C on Fri morning). 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