Beinn a' Chaorainn

About Beinn a' Chaorainn

Rising above the village of Anaheilt near Strontian, this rugged 527m hill offers a classic taste of Ardgour’s wild character. Its slopes are typical of the region—steep, trackless, and often boggy—leading to a summit that provides an excellent vantage point over the winding Loch Sunart and the jagged peaks of Moidart.

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• •Its name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Rowan Tree,' a common moniker across the Highlands that often denotes a specific landmark tree once used for navigation or protection against folk-magic in otherwise barren landscapes.
• •Situated in the heart of the Sunart hills, the summit offers an intimate view of the neighbouring Sgùrr Dhòmhnuill, the highest peak in Ardgour, and looks directly down the length of the Strontian Glen.
• •Most walkers approach from the south via Anaheilt, following the track up the Strontian River before striking out across the pathless, rocky ground that characterizes this lesser-visited corner of the western Highlands.
• •With a prominence of over 100 metres, it is classified as a Hump (Hundred Metre Prominence), ensuring it stands as a distinct, independent feature rather than a mere shoulder of its larger neighbours.
• •Given the name, you might expect a lush forest of rowans; in reality, you are far more likely to encounter a significant amount of Ardgour bog than a single berry-laden tree.