Beinn an Òir

Beinn an Òir (Gaelic for "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
Elevation	785 m (2,575 ft)
Prominence	785 m (2,575 ft)Ranked 39th in British Isles
Parent peak	none - HP Jura
Listing	Marilyn, Corbett, Hardy
Naming
English translation	mountain of gold
Language of name	Gaelic
Pronunciation	Scottish Gaelic: [ˈpeiɲ ən̪ˠ ˈɔːɾʲ]
Geography
Beinn an Òir Jura, Scotland
Parent range	Paps of Jura
OS grid	NR498749
Topo map	OS 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.

External links

• Computer-generated virtual panoramas Beinn an Oir Index

55.90198°N 6.00423°W / 55.90198; -6.00423