Scotland
Beinn Uamha North Top
582M
1909FT
About Beinn Uamha North Top
Overlooking the remote reaches of the Morvern peninsula, this rugged spur offers a wild, untracked experience far from the popular Munro trails. Rising above the sea loch of Teacuis, the terrain is characterized by steep, heather-clad slopes and craggy outcrops typical of the ancient, weather-beaten Ardnamurchan fringes.
Key Statistics
Rank
316th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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25
Nearest Town
Stirling
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Ledi Grit Formation, which consists of sandy and muddy rocks that have been compressed into hard layers.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN385073
Latitude
56.2313°N
Longitude
4.6069°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Beinn Uamha translates from Scottish Gaelic as the 'Mountain of the Cave,' referring to the various natural fissures and rocky overhangs hidden among the steep, craggy flanks of the massif.
- •The summit provides an exceptional vantage point over the Sound of Mull, with a clear line of sight to the volcanic peaks of Ben More and the distant, serrated silhouettes of the Small Isles.
- •The approach often involves navigating the ancient Atlantic oakwoods of Loch Teacuis, a rare and biodiverse habitat that clings to the lower western slopes of the hill.
- •For a hill named after a cave, the summit is remarkably exposed; should the Atlantic weather roll in, you may find yourself wishing the namesake feature were located closer to the top.