Scotland
Beinn Dearg
427M
1401FT
About Beinn Dearg
Rising above the Menteith Hills near Stirling, this prominent Marilyn offers a rugged, often pathless ascent through classic Highland fringe terrain. Though modest in height, its position provides a commanding perspective over the Lake of Menteith and the southern Trossachs, making it a rewarding objective for those seeking solitude.
Key Statistics
Rank
474th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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212m
Nearest Town
Invertrossachs
Geology
You are walking over layers of pebbly rock and gritty sandstone. These durable stones form the rugged foundation of the fell beneath your boots.
Nearby Fells
Ben Gullipen
Meall nan Gobhar
Creag a' Bhacain
Inchie Hill
Craig of Monievreckie North Top
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN588037
Latitude
56.2057°N
Longitude
4.2766°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as "Red Hill," a common moniker likely inspired by the iron-tinted soil or the deep hue of the heather in late summer.
- •To the south, the summit offers a clear view of the Lake of Menteith—famed as Scotland's only "lake"—and the distant volcanic outcrop of Stirling Castle.
- •Walkers often approach from the south via Blairhoyle, finding the terrain considerably wilder and more peat-heavy than the popular, well-trodden paths of the nearby Trossachs.
- •Its classification as a Marilyn indicates that despite its lower elevation, it possesses a drop of at least 150 metres on all sides, giving it a surprisingly grand feel.
- •Given there are multiple hills named Beinn Dearg in Scotland, it pays to check the map; confusing this one with the Munro of the same name involves an extra 600 metres of ascent.