Record SL-435679 · Wikidata Q4886362 · DOBIH 1489
Ben Rinnes
Beinn Ruaidhneis
Corbett
HuMP
Simm
TuMP
Marilyn
Elevation
841
m
2,759 ft
Prominence
513 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
57.4033° N,
3.2415° W
Grid ref
NJ254354
Description
WikipediaBen Rinnes (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Ruaidhneis) is a mountain in Moray, in northern Scotland. The mountain is popular with hikers. The mountain is 20 km2 in total and is located 8 km southwest of Dufftown. The mountain has one main path and can be easily accessed from the nearby car park. The Friends of Ben Rinnes program has been working on the paths to make it more accessible to the public and to prevent further erosion of the fragile ecosystem on the steep slopes and has been rather successful.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy's Hill | 534 m | E 85° | 1.7 km |
| Braushie Cree | 452 m | S 177° | 2.5 km |
| Round Hill | 411 m | E 78° | 2.6 km |
| Hill of Knocknashalg | 580 m | SW 246° | 3.0 km |
| Cairn Guish | 509 m | NW 304° | 3.3 km |
| Tomachlower | 387 m | S 197° | 3.4 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rinnes Trail | lwn | 6.8 km | — |