Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height927 m3,041 ft
Grid RefNC 477 501
OS Map447OS Explorer
RegionFar North
Ben Hope rises on its own out of the peat-covered Flow Country, with a trig point on its summit. The name mixes Gaelic and Norse and means 'mountain of the bay'. From the top you can see Loch Eriboll, Arkle and Foinaven, and on a clear day the Orkney Islands, while the broch of Dùn Dornaigil stands by the road below.
New to the Munros?Read our guide: What Are The Munros?Summit
Trig point
Rock & Ground
Very rocky ground with a great crag on the west side and plenty of alpine flowers in season.
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Distance4.6 mi7.4 km
Ascent890 m2,920 ft
Time3h 20mwalking
Start & FinishBen Hope Trail car parkNC 4620 4765 · circular route
DirectionsSafety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
