Scotland
Binnean nan Gobhar NE Top
573M
1880FT
About Binnean nan Gobhar NE Top
Rising from the remote reaches of Glen Strathfarrar, this subsidiary summit sits on the lower northeastern slopes of its parent peak. The terrain is typical of the northern Highlands—a mix of deep heather and rocky outcrops—offering a quiet vantage point overlooking the southern reaches of the Monar Forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
329th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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23
Nearest Town
Stirling
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Ledi Grit, featuring ancient layers of sandstone and mudstone that have been hardened and transformed by heat and pressure.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NS424972
Latitude
56.1414°N
Longitude
4.5380°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Binnean nan Gobhar', meaning 'the small peaked hill of the goats', a reference to the craggy, steep terrain preferred by feral goat herds.
- •The summit provides a distinct, lower-level perspective of the massive eastern face of Sgùrr a' Choire Ghlais and the deep troughs of the surrounding glens.
- •Access usually involves navigating the private estate road of Glen Strathfarrar, a glen famous among hillwalkers for its restricted vehicle access and untouched wilderness feel.
- •While technically a summit, its position on the shoulder of a much larger mountain means most walkers treat it as merely a steep section of the path rather than a destination.