Scotland
Beinn Bheag
737M
2417FT
About Beinn Bheag
Rising above the eastern side of Glen Tilt, this rounded Perthshire summit is often overshadowed by the neighbouring Beinn a' Ghlo massif. Despite its modest stature, the climb provides an uncrowded perspective of the deep glen and the sprawling Atholl forest, far from the busier Munro paths.
Key Statistics
Rank
132nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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56m
Nearest Town
Tirinie
Geology
You are walking over hard, crystalline quartzite and layered rocks made from ancient sand and silt. These durable formations create the rugged foundation of Beinn Bheag.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN949703
Latitude
56.8128°N
Longitude
3.7231°W
Did You Know?
- •Its name comes from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn Bheag, meaning "small hill". In a landscape dominated by the high peaks of the Forest of Atholl, the name serves as a literal point of comparison to its 1,000-metre neighbours.
- •From the summit, the view north-west looks directly across the narrow V-shape of Glen Tilt towards the remote slopes of Beinn a' Dearg and the Carn nan Gabhar ridge.
- •The hill is situated on the traditional approach from Fenderbridge and Tirinie, acting as a lower sentinel for the higher ground of the Cairngorms National Park.
- •It is a hill perfectly suited to the walker who enjoys the scenery of the Cairngorms but prefers to be back in Blair Atholl in time for a late lunch.