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ROUTE 3

Beinn Resipol homestead mountain (Old Norse)

StartLoch Doilet (NM 79510 67970)Distance13km (8 miles)Total ascent900m (3000ft)DifficultyBeinn Resipol is possibly the easiest peak in this section of the guide. There is some rough, boggy terrain but this is mainly crossed on paths. The rocky outcrops on the grassy summit ridge are scattered enough to pose few problems. Care would be needed with navigation on descent in mist.Time4hr 20minSummitsBeinn Resipol (845m, 2775ft)MapsOS Landranger 40AccessFrom Strontian follow the minor road N towards Polloch. The maximum gradient on this narrow road is 20% so it is not recommended for large vehicles or caravans. There is a parking area at the W end of Loch Doilet where a forestry track, signed to Strontian, goes off left.NoteThe E ridge of Beinn Resipol could also be approached up the ‘coffin road’ from Strontian. The main alternative route is the W ridge, starting from Resipole on the A861. This route is shorter but steeper. If transport could be arranged a traverse from Resipole to Strontian or Loch Doilet would be the best way to climb the mountain.

Beinn Resipol is an isolated peak standing between Loch Shiel and Loch Sunart to the W of Ardgour. As well as providing fine views of the mountains of Ardgour, it is a good viewpoint for the islands of the Inner Hebrides.