Scotland
Beinn Dearg
830M
2723FT
About Beinn Dearg
Tucked between the great glens of Lyon and Lochay, this 830m Corbett offers a steep, grassy ascent away from the crowded Lawers range. Its position provides a commanding perspective of the Perthshire highlands, characterized by long ridges and deep, verdant glens that feel remarkably secluded despite their central location.
Key Statistics
Rank
83rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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201
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking over ancient layers of hardened sandstone, mudstone, and tough quartzite. These compressed rocks create the rugged, durable foundation of Beinn Dearg.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN608497
Latitude
56.6189°N
Longitude
4.2690°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Red Hill'. While many Scottish peaks share this name, here it is often linked to the way the evening light strikes the southern slopes above Glen Lochay, turning the grasses a deep copper.
- •The peak is most frequently climbed from the road end at Murlaganmore in Glen Lochay, following a hydro track before striking up the southern ridge towards the summit cairn.
- •From the top, you gain an exceptional view of the Ben Lawers massif to the south, while to the west, the jagged profiles of the Crianlarich hills—including Ben More and Stob Binnein—dominate the horizon.
- •As a Marilyn, the hill possesses a prominence of over 150 metres, ensuring that the summit feels like a distinct, airy island elevated above the surrounding deep-cut glens.
- •The climb from Glen Lochay is famously efficient and steep, seemingly designed for walkers who prefer to get the vertical gain over with quickly rather than lingering in the lower bogs.