Scotland
Beinn Bhreac
700M
2297FT
About Beinn Bhreac
Rising above the Loch Ard Forest near Kinlochard, this rugged peak offers a quieter alternative to its famous neighbor, Ben Lomond. The ascent transitions from managed forestry tracks into wilder moorland, leading to a summit trig pillar with expansive views across the Trossachs and the shimmering waters of Loch Ard.
Key Statistics
Rank
156th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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52m
Nearest Town
Kinlochard
Geology
You are walking over ancient layers of sand and mud that have hardened into rock, including debris from past volcanic activity.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN457058
Latitude
56.2205°N
Longitude
4.4890°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Scottish Gaelic for 'Speckled Hill,' likely describing the mottled appearance of its slopes where grey rock outcrops break through the dark heather and grass.
- •The climb from Kinlochard involves navigating the dense network of tracks within the Loch Ard Forest before emerging onto the open, often boggy moorland of the upper ridge.
- •The summit offers a unique, direct profile of Ben Lomond’s steep eastern face, a perspective hidden from those taking the popular tourist paths on the opposite side of that mountain.
- •In a region where 'Beinn Bhreac' is a remarkably common name, referring to this specific peak by its 700-metre height is the best way to ensure your hiking party meets at the correct trailhead.