Beinn Bheag

Rising steeply above the western shore of Loch Lomond, this rugged Graham offers a quieter alternative to the bustling Arrochar Munros. Tucked between Ben Vorlich and Beinn Narnain, its grassy, pathless slopes reward the effort with a spectacular perspective across the loch towards the iconic profile of Ben Lomond.

• •The name Beinn Bheag is Gaelic for 'Small Hill', a literal label for its stature when compared to the 900-metre Munros that surround it in the Southern Highlands.
• •The most direct approach starts from Inveruglas, initially following the private tarmac road built to service the Loch Sloy hydro-electric scheme before breaking off onto the steeper ground.
• •From the summit, walkers gain an exceptional view of the Arrochar Alps, specifically the jagged, triple-peaked silhouette of The Cobbler and the massive south face of Ben Vorlich.
• •Though dubbed a small hill, the lack of a defined path and the unrelenting gradient from near sea level ensures that the name feels like a deliberate Gaelic understatement.