Scotland
Beinn Dearg Mhor
709M
2327FT
About Beinn Dearg Mhor
Rising above the head of Loch Ainort on the Isle of Skye, this prominent Graham offers a classic Red Cuillin experience. Its steep, scree-laden slopes provide a direct ascent to a summit with spectacular, earned views into the heart of the Black Cuillin and across the sea to Raasay and Scalpay.
Key Statistics
Rank
65th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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153.5
Nearest Town
Torrin
Geology
You are walking on Ben A Caillich granite. This rock formed from molten magma that cooled underground, shaping the foundation of the Eastern Red Hills.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG587228
Latitude
57.2326°N
Longitude
5.9988°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Big Red Mountain', referring to the pinkish granite that characterizes the Red Cuillin. This rock provides a stark aesthetic contrast to the dark, jagged gabbro of the Black Cuillin found across Glen Sligachan.
- •The summit is an exceptional vantage point for studying the profile of Marsco, one of Skye’s most famously shaped peaks, which sits directly to the southwest across the Harta Corrie.
- •Geologically, this hill is part of a Tertiary igneous centre; its rounded, conical shape is a result of the uniform weathering of the granite, which creates the long, stable scree slopes typical of the area.
- •While the name promises a 'Big Red' mountain, many walkers find the reality is more 'Big Grey' until the evening sun hits the slopes at just the right angle to finally justify the map makers' description.