Beinn a' Bhric

Tucked away on the wild west side of Jura, this rugged Hump offers a secluded alternative to the island’s demanding Paps. The terrain is characteristically pathless, consisting of wet moorland and quartzite outcrops. The summit rewards walkers with a spectacular, unusual perspective on the scree-covered flanks of Beinn Shiantaidh and Beinn an Òir.

• •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Trout,' almost certainly derived from Loch a' Bhric which sits directly below the hill's western slopes.
• •From the top, you can look across the intricate coastline of Loch Tarbert, a sea loch that nearly bisects Jura, towards the distant hills of Islay and Colonsay.
• •The surrounding Inver Estate is home to a significant hydro-electric scheme which, during a sub-sea cable failure in 2019, became the primary source of renewable power for three different Hebridean islands.
• •Despite its relatively modest height, the Jura 'tussock-to-meter' ratio remains high, ensuring any ascent feels roughly double the distance recorded on your GPS.