Scotland
Beinn Bheag
339M
1112FT
About Beinn Bheag
Rising above the southern shores of Loch Hourn in the rugged Knoydart peninsula, this modest peak provides a manageable vantage point within a famously challenging landscape. Its coastal position offers an impressive perspective of the surrounding 'Rough Bounds', where steep slopes drop directly into the dark, sea-flooded glen below.
Key Statistics
Rank
408th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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125m
Nearest Town
Tomdoun
Geology
You are walking on the Tarvie Psammite Formation, a durable foundation of psammite. This hard rock was originally formed from layers of ancient, compressed sand.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NH079006
Latitude
57.0569°N
Longitude
5.1689°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Beinn Bheag is Scottish Gaelic for 'small hill', a literal description for a peak that is dwarfed by the massive Munros of the Knoydart interior.
- •From its summit, walkers gain an exceptional view of the precipitous southern face of Sgùrr na Sgine and the winding approach of the remote road to Kinloch Hourn.
- •The hill is classified as both a Hump and a Tump, designations that highlight its relative isolation and prominence despite its low elevation compared to its neighbours.
- •It stands as a silent sentry over one of the most remote corners of the Highlands, overlooking the historic stalking paths that weave through the glens of the Arnisdale and Loch Hourn area.
- •It is a rare Knoydart viewpoint that allows you to feel the scale of the wilderness without requiring a boat trip or a twenty-mile trek just to reach the base.