Scotland
Beinn Bhuidhe
711M
2332FT
About Beinn Bhuidhe
Rising above the head of Glen Douglas in the Luss Hills, this grassy dome offers a quieter alternative to its more famous neighbours. Its steep, pathless slopes reward the effort with a commanding view down the length of Loch Lomond and across to the distinctive profile of the Cobbler and the Arrochar Alps.
Key Statistics
Rank
174th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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86.6
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are trekking over striped, crystalline rocks. These formed from ancient layers of sand and mud that were squeezed and heated deep within the Earth.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH623217
Latitude
57.2655°N
Longitude
4.2848°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, Beinn Bhuidhe, meaning 'Yellow Hill'. In the Highlands, this typically refers to the seasonal colour of bent-grass and sedges which, after the first frost, turn the slopes a golden-yellow hue that stands out against the darker heather of neighbouring peaks.
- •It is frequently climbed as part of a southern Highlands horseshoe alongside Beinn Chaorach, connected by a high, often soggy col that provides a rugged sense of isolation despite the proximity to the central belt.
- •The summit provides one of the most underrated angles on the Arrochar Alps, specifically framing the jagged 'horns' of Beinn Narnain and the massive, fractured summit block of The Cobbler to the northwest.
- •Despite the name suggesting a golden 'Yellow Hill', walkers are far more likely to return with boots stained a deep, permanent peat-brown, thanks to the persistent enthusiasm of the local bogs.