Scotland
Beinn Bhreac
712M
2335FT
About Beinn Bhreac
Rising above the western coastline of the Isle of Arran, this substantial granite Hump offers a quieter alternative to the island's jagged eastern peaks. The terrain is a mix of heathery slopes and stony ridges, rewarding climbers with an expansive, uninterrupted view across the Kilbrannan Sound toward the long spine of the Kintyre Peninsula.
Key Statistics
Rank
16th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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139m
Nearest Town
Birchwood
Geology
You are walking on the Inner Granite of the Arran mountains. This rugged foundation formed from molten rock cooling deep beneath the surface.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NR906442
Latitude
55.6466°N
Longitude
5.3278°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Beinn Bhreac is Gaelic for 'Speckled Hill.' This refers to the mountain's mottled appearance, created by the contrast between pale granite outcrops and the surrounding dark heather and peat.
- •This summit is usually climbed as part of the 'Pirnmill Hills' circuit, often paired with its neighbour, Beinn Bharrain. This route avoids the crowds found on the more famous peaks like Goatfell while providing equally dramatic granite scenery.
- •From the summit, the view west is dominated by the Paps of Jura, which appear as three distinct cones on the horizon. To the east, walkers can see the 'Sleeping Warrior' silhouette formed by the central Arran mountains.
- •It provides all the rugged terrain and Atlantic weather of the northern Arran hills, but with significantly more elbow room at the summit cairn.