Beinn an Òir

Beinn an Òir (Gaelic: mountain of gold) is the highest peak of the Paps of Jura on the island of Jura, Scotland. It is the highest peak on the island, standing at 785 metres, and is thereby a Corbett.

Beinn an Òir
The south face of Beinn an Òir
Highest point
Elevation785 m (2,575 ft)
Prominence785 m (2,575 ft)Ranked 39th in British Isles
Parent peaknone - HP Jura
ListingMarilyn, Corbett, Hardy
Naming
English translationmountain of gold
Language of nameGaelic
PronunciationScottish Gaelic: [peɲ ən̪ˠ ˈɔːɾʲ]
Geography
Beinn an Òir
Parent rangePaps of Jura
OS gridNR498749
Topo mapOS Landrangers 60, 61

Beinn an Òir is frequently climbed along with the other two peaks forming the Paps: Beinn Shiantaidh and Beinn a' Chaolais. The most usual route for this ascent starts from the bridge over the Corran River, and Beinn an Òir is invariably the second peak to be climbed, regardless of which order of peaks is chosen for the route. Alternatively, it is possible to avoid the other two peaks and climb Beinn an Òir from either of the bealachs that separate it from its neighbours.


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