Scotland
Beinn Dearg
483M
1586FT
About Beinn Dearg
Rising above the western shores of Loch Fyne near North Craleckan, this modest Argyll summit offers a quiet alternative to the more frequented Arrochar Alps. Classified as a Hump and Tump, its rugged, heathery slopes provide a sharp climb with rewarding views across the water towards the Cowal peninsula.
Key Statistics
Rank
109th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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146m
Nearest Town
North Craleckan
Geology
You’re walking across pale volcanic rocks and lime-rich mudstones. These ancient layers were forged by intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NN024050
Latitude
56.1966°N
Longitude
5.1862°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Red Hill,' likely a reference to the deep russet tones of the heather and bracken that cover the hillside during the autumn months.
- •Its position offers an excellent vantage point over Loch Fyne; walkers can spot the peaks of the Arrochar Alps to the northeast and the long spine of the Cowal peninsula directly opposite.
- •The hill overlooks the historic hamlet of Furnace, named for the iron smelting works established there in the 18th century to take advantage of the local woodland for charcoal fuel.
- •In the spirit of many Argyll 'Red Hills,' the summit experience is often less about fiery rock and more about a persistent, deep-seated dampness underfoot.