Scotland
Beinn Bhreac
601M
1970FT
About Beinn Bhreac
Rising above the Findhorn valley near Tomatin, this rounded moorland summit offers a quiet escape into the Monadhliath. The terrain is defined by expansive heather and peat hags. From the top, walkers earn clear views across the winding Strathdearn and towards the bulky, high plateaus of the central Monadhliath mountains.
Key Statistics
Rank
254th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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34m
Nearest Town
Findhorn Bridge
Geology
Underfoot is a tough, banded rock formed from ancient, compressed sandstone. These layers often contain shiny mineral flakes that catch the light as you hike.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NH757276
Latitude
57.3221°N
Longitude
4.0650°W
Did You Know?
- •Beinn Bhreac is Gaelic for 'Speckled Hill', a common name in the Highlands usually describing a mottled landscape of heather, grass, and grey stone.
- •The hill sits near the Slochd Mhuic pass, a key historical gateway to the Highlands that today carries the A9 road and the Highland Main Line railway.
- •From the summit, there is an excellent perspective of the River Findhorn as it cuts through the glens of Strathdearn towards the Moray Firth.
- •At 600.5 metres, the hill is just nine metres short of Graham status, a height deficit that serves as an effective filter against peak-bagging crowds.