Scotland
Beinn Bheag
620M
2034FT
About Beinn Bheag
Tucked away in the remote heart of the Monar forest, this 620m Tump offers a quiet perspective on its more famous neighbours. Rising above the northern shores of Loch Monar, the terrain is characteristically rugged, providing a stark, lonely vantage point towards the imposing slopes of Lurg Mhòr and Sgùrr a' Chaorachain.
Key Statistics
Rank
146th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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93m
Nearest Town
Monar Lodge
Geology
You are walking on the Morar Group, a foundation of hard, sandy stones and fine-grained rocks.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Beinn Bheag South Top
Beinn Bheag South Top
An Cruachan
Meallan Buidhe an Fheadain
Meallan Buidhe an Fheadain
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH105375
Latitude
57.3890°N
Longitude
5.1539°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Beinn Bheag', which translates simply as 'small hill'. In a landscape dominated by 1,000-metre Munros, the name is an honest reflection of its modest stature relative to the surrounding giants.
- •Its position at the western end of Loch Monar provides an exceptional perspective of the reservoir, looking directly across the water to the steep northern corries of the Maoile Lunndaidh massif.
- •Reaching this summit requires a significant commitment; it is most commonly approached via the private road to Monar Lodge, often involving a long cycle or a multi-day trek into one of the most remote parts of the Highlands.
- •Calling a 2,034-foot Scottish hill 'small' is a relative term; by the time you have completed the arduous approach from the nearest road head, the name might feel like a subtle piece of Highland sarcasm.