Scotland
Beinn Bhreac
798M
2617FT
About Beinn Bhreac
Tucked away south of the River Dochart near Auchlyne, this "Speckled Hill" provides a rugged, pathless ascent through classic Breadalbane terrain. While overshadowed by the nearby Munros of Meall Glas and Sgiath Chuil, its summit offers a superior, unobstructed perspective of the Crianlarich peaks and the winding strath below.
Key Statistics
Rank
99th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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56m
Nearest Town
Auchlyne
Geology
This fell is built from lime-rich mudstones and ancient volcanic rocks, both transformed by intense heat and pressure into the rugged ground beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN500329
Latitude
56.4647°N
Longitude
4.4349°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Beinn Bhreac translates from Scottish Gaelic as the "Speckled Hill." This refers to the mottled appearance of its slopes, where a mosaic of dark heather and grey rock outcrops breaks through the moorland grass.
- •The summit provides an exceptional profile of the Crianlarich twins, Ben More and Stob Binnein, which dominate the southern horizon across the deep trench of Glen Dochart.
- •Because it is classified as a Tump and sits slightly apart from the main ridge line of its higher neighbours, it offers a degree of solitude rarely found on the popular Munros to the west.
- •Standing just over two metres short of the 800m mark, it is perfectly sized to offer a significant physical challenge without the inconvenience of attracting anyone actually looking to tick off a major list.