Binnein Beag

Binnein Beag, at 943 metres, is the smallest Munro in the Mamores and one of the range's two eastern outliers, a compact scree cone standing apart from the main ridge — despite its modest stature, its position is genuinely spectacular.

The route starts from the car park beside St Paul's Church in Kinlochleven, following the stalkers' path used for Sgùrr Èilde Mòr around Sgòr Eilde Beag and down into the Coire a' Bhinnein valley, crossing the stream via a series of zig-zags. From here the clear but somewhat boggy stalkers' path climbs across the hillside to a lochan on the bealach between Binnein Mòr and Binnein Beag — a beautiful, remote spot. From the bealach, a rough path climbs the mountain's scree and boulder slopes directly to the small summit, with Binnein Mòr towering immediately above and superb views across to Ben Nevis, Càrn Mòr Dearg, and the Aonachs.

Most walkers combine Binnein Beag with Sgùrr Èilde Mòr, given the shared approach path — for those attempting the full eastern Mamores traverse, Binnein Beag is typically climbed either before or after Binnein Mòr and Na Gruagaichean, involving a significant loss and regain of height either way given its detached position.

Combined with Sgùrr Èilde Mòr, the round trip from Kinlochleven is typically six to eight hours; the classic epic challenge extends this into a full traverse of all four eastern Mamores summits in a single very long day of eleven to twelve hours or more, covering around 23 kilometres with almost 2,000 metres of ascent.

Though the smallest Mamores Munro, the final approach and descent are on genuine scree and boulders requiring care, and the burn crossing in Coire a' Bhinnein can become a serious obstacle after heavy rain — several regular visitors report being soaked crossing in spate conditions.

Parking at Kinlochleven is free; buses serve the village from Fort William and Glencoe.