Scotland
Beinn Bhuidhe
500M
1640FT
About Beinn Bhuidhe
Rising above the southern shores of Loch Shiel near Glenfinnan, this modest peak offers a secluded alternative to more famous neighbours. The rugged, often pathless terrain is typical of Ardgour, rewarding walkers with a quiet vantage point over the remote waters of the loch and the surrounding Highland wilderness.
Key Statistics
Rank
138th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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59m
Nearest Town
Glenfinnan
Geology
You are walking on the Beinn An Tuim Striped Formation. This foundation consists of hardened layers of ancient sand and mud.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM835759
Latitude
56.8248°N
Longitude
5.5497°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Beinn Bhuidhe translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Yellow Hill'. This likely refers to the pale, withered hue of the purple moor grass that covers the slopes during the winter months, giving the hillside a distinctive tawny appearance.
- •The summit provides an excellent, straight-line view north across the narrows of Loch Shiel toward the Glenfinnan Monument and the concrete spans of the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct.
- •Situated in the Ardgour region, this hill marks the eastern edge of some of the most complex and fractured terrain in the West Highlands, often referred to as part of the 'Rough Bounds'.
- •While it shares its name with a popular Munro near Inveraray, this Beinn Bhuidhe offers the distinct advantage of significantly shorter queues for the summit cairn.