The Munro Show - Beinn Alligin - 986m - Torridon NG865613

Beinn Alligin (Gaelic: Beinn Àilleagan) one of the classic mountains of the Torridon region of Scotland, lying to the north of Loch Torridon, in the Highlands. The name Beinn Alligin is from the Scottish Gaelic, meaning Jewelled Hill. The mountain has two peaks of Munro status: Tom na Gruagaich (922 m) to the south, and Sgurr Mhòr (986 m) to the north.

The usual route of ascent starts from the minor road between Torridon village and Inveralligin, following the route of the Abhainn Coire Mhic Nobuil (a river), before heading up into the corrie of Coir nan Laogh. Steep grassy slopes then lead to the summit of Tom na Gruagaich. The main ridge of Beinn Alligin is then followed round to the north, leading the hillwalker towards Sgurr Mhòr. Below the summit of this peak is a deep gash in the hillside known as Eag Dubh, the black notch, one of Beinn Alligin's most recognisable features.


View east from Sgurr Mhòr over the "Horns"From the summit of Sgurr Mhòr, it is possible to continue along the ridge, now heading in an easterly direction. The ridge at this point becomes much rockier, and a series of pinnacles known as the "Horns of Alligin" must be negotiated. The horns provide good summer scrambling for those with a head for heights, but in winter they are a much more serious proposition.

An alternative descent, avoiding the horns, can be made by leaving the Beinn Alligin ridge at the col between the two summits (in Gaelic such a feature is known as a "bealach"), where grassy slopes can be followed westwards down into a neighbouring glen. This route is not straightforward under winter conditions

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[MrHistorian123]

This is a lovely mountain. The horns look imposing but are quite straightforward scrambling and the descent off the end is a joy; incredibly steep but very safe (I did it the other way to Muriel).

The only danger is a gash in the ridge just before the main summit where in mist you can walk over a 1000 ft drop if you're not careful!

[sknight36]

Great mountain climbed it back in oct 08 and was one of the most enjoyable scrambles i've done... quite exsposed but technically quite straight foward..

[alantgs]

Terrific stuff. Muriel really needs to get back out there and get a new series done.