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.

• •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.