Scotland
Beinn Dubhain
649M
2129FT
About Beinn Dubhain
Rising above the western shores of Loch Slapin on the Isle of Skye, this peak offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Cuillin. Its steep, grassy slopes lead to a rounded summit that provides a spectacular vantage point for looking across the water to the jagged silhouette of Blà Bheinn and the Black Cuillin ridge.
Key Statistics
Rank
20th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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90
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You’re walking on the Beinn Bheula Schist, a foundation of ancient sand and mud that heat and pressure transformed into these tough, layered rocks.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS143972
Latitude
56.1321°N
Longitude
4.9891°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, likely meaning 'Hill of the Hook', which may refer to the curved shape of the surrounding ridges or the nearby coastline of the Strathaird peninsula.
- •Its position makes it one of the finest spots to appreciate the scale of Blà Bheinn; from the summit, you can clearly see the Great Gully and the mountain's shattered eastern face across the loch.
- •While it is geologically part of the Red Hills, its slightly isolated position to the south gives it a more detached, maritime feel than the main group of hills near Sligachan.
- •It is the kind of hill where you can sit in total silence and watch the tourist traffic on the single-track roads below from a safe, dignified distance.