Beinn Chaorach

Rising between the glens of the West Highlands near Tyndrum, this bulky Corbett offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Its broad, grassy slopes lead to an expansive summit plateau, providing a grandstand view of the jagged Crianlarich hills and the distinctive, scree-covered cone of nearby Beinn Odhar.

• •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Sheep,' a common designation for hills historically prized for their grazing quality rather than their rocky or defensive character.
• •It is most frequently climbed from the West Highland Way track near Auch, often paired with the neighbouring Corbett, Beinn nan Imirean, to complete a logical horseshoe.
• •The summit offers a particularly clear perspective of the massive eastern corries of Ben Challum and the long, sweeping curves of the Glen Orchy hills to the west.
• •Despite being named for sheep, the high ground between this peak and its neighbours is better known among walkers for its persistent peat hags and ability to claim a trekking pole.