Scotland
Beinn Bhreac
441M
1447FT
About Beinn Bhreac
Rising above the southern shores of Loch Garry, this modest but rugged summit offers a quiet alternative to the nearby Munros. The terrain is typically Highland—thick heather and sporadic bog—rewarding those who venture off the beaten track with views over the Kingie forest towards the jagged peaks of Knoydart.
Key Statistics
Rank
367th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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103m
Nearest Town
Greenfield
Geology
This fell is built from the Tarvie Psammite Formation, a durable layer of hardened sandstone that forms its solid foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN245990
Latitude
57.0486°N
Longitude
4.8948°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn' meaning hill and 'Bhreac' meaning speckled or brindled, likely describing the dappled appearance created by the mixture of heather and exposed rock on its slopes.
- •The summit offers a clear sightline down the length of Loch Garry to the east, while the wilderness of the North-Western Highlands opens up to reveal the bulky profile of Sgùrr Mòr across the Kingie glen.
- •It is classified as a Hump, a designation for any British hill with a drop of 100 metres or more on all sides, ensuring it feels like a distinct and independent peak despite its lower elevation.
- •Given there are over twenty hills named Beinn Bhreac in Scotland, you could spend a significant portion of your life bagging them all; starting with this one at least guarantees you won't have to queue for a summit photo.