DESCRIPTION

At 580m above sea level, Beinn nam Ban, is not especially dramatic, nor is this a site that is flown particularly frequently, but it does offer a very handy alternative to the bigger hills in the surrounding area. Beinn nam Ban will take a westerly or north westerly breeze and in the spring and summer months is often influenced by a sea breeze being funnelled up Little Loch Broom. Although under normal conditions the XC potential from Badrallach is limited by its location, sandwiched between the mountains of Dundonnell to the south and Loch Broom which curves round to the north and east, this site can offer good soaring and it does have the benefit of being very close to the road.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- soaring

weather

Watch out for a rapidly strengthening sea breeze which can catch out the unwary.

access

Beinn nam Ban lies on the peninsula between Little Loch Broom and Loch Broom. There is only one road leading on to the peninsula and this well signposted, about 3km east of the village of Dundonnell, on the A832 Ullapool to Gairloch road. Turn off the A832 at the signpost and follow the single track road to a high point just before it doubles back to drop down to the coast again. Park here, taking care to block neither the passing places nor the gated track which leads north down to the remote Altnaharrie Inn, an exclusive haute cuisine restaurant hotel on the side of Loch Broom!

regulation

This area is well within the Highland Restricted Area (HRA) and midweek flying is subject to strict restrictions.