Scotland
Beinn Bheag
737M
2419FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
38th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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202
Nearest Town
Ardgour
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Tarvie Psammite Formation, a durable foundation of hardened sandstone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM914635
Latitude
56.7167°N
Longitude
5.4094°W
Did You Know?
- •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.