Beinn Bheag

Standing as a quiet sentinel between Loch Arkaig and the rough bounds of Knoydart, this Graham offers a wild, pathless character typical of the West Highlands. While its name implies modesty, the ascent involves navigating rugged, boggy terrain that provides a genuine sense of isolation away from the more popular nearby Munros.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn Bheag', which translates simply as 'Little Hill'—a common descriptor used to distinguish it from the larger massifs that surround it.
• •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear perspective of the distinctive, pointed peak of Sgùrr na Cìche and the sprawling waters of Loch Quoich to the north.
• •The most common approach begins at the road-end at the head of Loch Arkaig, following the track through Glen Dessary before striking out onto the trackless southern slopes.
• •It is one of many hills in Scotland with this name; should you tell a local you are climbing Beinn Bheag, you may need to provide a grid reference to avoid a very long and confusing conversation.