Fells/Beinn Bhoidheach
Scotland

Beinn Bhoidheach

590M
1936FT
Rank
305th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Nearest Town
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About Beinn Bhoidheach

Rising to 590 metres in the Cowal peninsula north of Loch Fyne, this grassy hill offers a straightforward ascent through forestry and moorland. The summit provides wide views across Argyll's intricate coastline and neighbouring peaks. Its Dodd and Tump classifications reflect its relative prominence in an area of modest elevation.

Key Statistics

Rank
305th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Prominence
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46m
Geology
Beneath your boots, Beinn Bhoidheach is made of transformed igneous rocks alongside tough quartzite, altered limestone, and layered mudstone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Beinn Bhoidheach SE TopBeinn BhalgaireanBeinn BhreacStacain Bealach nan CabrachStacain Bealach nan Cabrach

Did You Know?

  • The name Beinn Bhoidheach derives from Scottish Gaelic, translating to 'beautiful mountain' or 'pleasing hill' – a description that likely reflects the attractive, rounded profile of the peak rather than any dramatic features.
  • The hill sits within the complex landscape of Cowal, where glacial action carved deep sea lochs and left a scatter of modest peaks that never quite reach the heights required for Corbett or Graham status.
  • From the summit on a clear day, the view extends across Loch Fyne to the Arrochar Alps, with Ben Lomond visible to the northeast and the islands of the Firth of Clyde distinguishable to the south.

Find It

OS Grid Reference
NN195229
Latitude
56.3643°N
Longitude
4.9235°W

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