Scotland
Beinn Bheag
745M
2444FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
48th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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38.5
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on quartz-syenite, a crystalline rock similar to granite. This durable foundation belongs to the Loch Loyal complex that forms the mountain's sturdy core.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC576482
Latitude
58.3995°N
Longitude
4.4378°W
Did You Know?
- •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.