Beinn an Dòthaidh (from the

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for 'hill of the scorching or singeing'), is a

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in the

Bridge of Orchy Bridge of Orchy () is a village in Glen Orchy in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is named after the crossing over the River Orchy, which was constructed by British Army during the pacification of the Highland Clans following the Battle of Cullod ...

hills of

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. It is located beside the more popular

Beinn Dòrain Beinn Dorain (, 'hill of the otter'), is a mountain in the Breadalbane region of the Scottish Highlands. It overlooks Bridge of Orchy in Argyll. It is a Munro with a height of . The mountain is the subject of Duncan Ban MacIntyre's best known ...

. The two hills are frequently climbed together from the

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between them, which is easily accessed from the Bridge of Orchy railway station. Alternatively, Beinn an Dòthaidh may be climbed via its northwest ridge, or combined with an ascent of Beinn Achaladair to the northeast. In a good winter, Coire Daingean on Beinn an Dòthaidh becomes a winter climbing venue, offering routes from Scottish grade III through grade V. A topo detailing the routes may be downloade
here
and the UK Climbing pag
here

References

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