Scotland
Beinn Mheadhoin
555M
1822FT
About Beinn Mheadhoin
Rising above the quiet waters of Loch Farraline, this Marilyn marks the northern fringes of the Monadhliath. It offers a rugged, pathless ascent through heather and peat, rewarded by a commanding perspective over the Great Glen and the dark waters of Loch Ness toward the bulky profile of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh.
Key Statistics
Rank
310th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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153m
Nearest Town
Farraline
Geology
The path beneath you is carved from solid granite and gritty, pebbly sandstone. These hard rocks form the mountain's rugged backbone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH604214
Latitude
57.2625°N
Longitude
4.3159°W
Did You Know?
- •Beinn Mheadhoin translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Middle Hill', a common descriptor for peaks that sit centrally between two larger massifs or distinct topographical areas.
- •The summit provides a clear perspective across the Great Glen to the prominent hump of Meall Fuar-mhonaidh, while the rolling, high-altitude moorland of the Monadhliath stretches away to the south.
- •Due to its isolation from higher ground, the hill carries 'Marilyn' status, meaning it has a descent of at least 150 metres on all sides, ensuring the views over Stratherrick are unobstructed.
- •While it shares a name with a significantly higher Munro in the heart of the Cairngorms, this version is far more accessible, sitting just a short distance from the minor road near Farraline.