Scotland
Beinn Mheadhoin
739M
2425FT
About Beinn Mheadhoin
Rising above the ancient Caledonian pines of Glen Affric, this prominent Graham offers a classic Highland perspective. While often overshadowed by the neighbouring Munros, its central position provides a grandstand view over the winding loch of the same name and the high, rugged ridges of the Kintail forest to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
37th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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568
Nearest Town
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Geology
The ground here is composed of granite-like rock that cooled from a deep pool of molten magma. Look for dark, shiny mineral flakes embedded in the stone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM799514
Latitude
56.6031°N
Longitude
5.5873°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn a' Mheadhoin', meaning 'Middle Mountain', likely referring to its location between the higher peaks of the Affric-Kintail forest and the lower glens to the east.
- •The mountain's lower slopes are home to some of the most significant remnants of the ancient Caledonian Forest, where recent conservation work by Trees for Life has focused on planting aspen to encourage the return of native beavers.
- •From the 739m summit, the view to the northwest is dominated by the massive bulk of Sgùrr na Lapaich and Màm Sodhail, offering a scale of the surrounding landscape that is often lost when climbing the higher peaks themselves.
- •The loch at the mountain's foot was significantly altered in the 1950s for the Affric-Beauly hydro-electric scheme; it is linked to Loch Mullardoch via a 5.5km tunnel that cuts through the mountain's northern neighbours.
- •Despite being the 'Middle Mountain', the ascent is notably lacking in a middle ground, typically requiring a direct and uncompromising pull through thick heather and bog from the floor of the glen.