Beinn Bhan

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The approach to the Beinn Bhan launch could not be much simpler. From the parking area simply cross the road and head straight up the hillside! The easiest line will generally involve sticking close to the south facing shoulder of the hill and picking a route up over steep heathery ground and terraces strewn with weathered slabs of torridonian sandstone. Higher up the hillside there are numerous patches of shorter grass amongst the heather and rocks and there are plenty of launch possibilities around the 450m contour.

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Before you goAlthough the main body of Applecross lies outside the Highland Restricted Area (HRA), the boundary of the restricted area cuts right across the hillside below the Beinn Bhan launch. Any pilot considering flying here should therefore take particular care to familiarise themselves with the details of the HRA midweek flying restrictions prior to their visit.

Today at the launch23 Jun

Working window

E–SE

WindSSW 18mphCrosswind

Gust1.8×Rowdy

Thermal1-2m/sLight

Cloud base1,250ftLow

Context only, never a go-call

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Getting there

Beinn Bhan is easily accessed from the minor road that meets the A896 Sheildaig to Lochcarron road at Tornapress. Turn off the A896 at Tornapress and cross the head of Loch Kishorn to a sharp left turn. Just before the road starts to head uphill towards the Bealach na Ba, there is a left turn down to the fish farm and storage depot at the old Loch Kishorn docks. There is usually sufficient room for roadside parking here (be careful not to park on the wrong side of the barrier gate). Alternatively, a short way back along the road towards Tornapress there are several large laybys that can be use

Weather

The Applecross area often experiences a sea breeze and pilots should watch out for this, especially if considering heading north across the front of the Beinn Bhan corries when, from the air, it may not be immediately apparent that the wind direction has changed. There is also potential for rotor in the deep glaciated valleys immediately over the back of the hill.

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