Scotland
Beinn Gharbh
825M
2707FT
About Beinn Gharbh
Rising steeply from the remote head of Loch Arkaig, this rugged peak sits within the 'Rough Bounds' of Knoydart. Characterised by its rocky, pathless terrain and impressive 825m stature, it offers a challenging ascent for walkers exploring the Glendessary wilderness, providing a sense of isolation rarely found on more popular summits.
Key Statistics
Rank
110th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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80m
Nearest Town
Glendessary
Geology
You are walking on a sturdy base of hard, sandy stone and fine-grained clay rocks. These striped layers create the rugged ground beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NM922881
Latitude
56.9381°N
Longitude
5.4160°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is purely descriptive Gaelic, with Beinn Gharbh translating to 'Rough Hill', a fitting title for a peak defined by the broken rock and craggy outcrops typical of the West Highlands.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point looking west toward the sharp, quartz-dusted peak of Sgùrr na Cìche and the deep, remote glen leading toward the sea at Loch Nevis.
- •Its lower slopes overlook the Mam na Cloich Airde, a historic pass and former droving route that served as a vital artery for moving livestock through the otherwise impenetrable Rough Bounds of Knoydart.
- •In a region where the name translates literally to 'Rough Hill', any walker expecting a well-maintained path or a gentle gradient has only their own translation skills to blame.