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.

• •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.