Scotland
Sligrachan Hill East Top
546M
1791FT
About Sligrachan Hill East Top
Rising above the rugged interior of the Cowal peninsula, this sub-summit sits in the shadow of the higher Beinn Bheula. The terrain is typical of the Argyll highlands—a mix of wet moorland and broken crags—offering a quiet, off-path experience with striking views across the deep incision of Loch Goil.
Key Statistics
Rank
70th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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21
Nearest Town
Coylet
Geology
You are walking on the Beinn Bheula Schist, a foundation of ancient mud and sand compressed into the hard, layered rocks beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS154903
Latitude
56.0706°N
Longitude
4.9663°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Gaelic word 'sligrach', meaning a place abounding in shells or, more likely in this mountain context, shaly and pebbly ground, describing the weathered rock found along the ridge.
- •This top is frequently bypassed by walkers heading for the nearby Corbett, Beinn Bheula, but it serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the remote, trackless hinterland between Loch Fyne and Loch Long.
- •The view to the northeast is dominated by the jagged silhouettes of the Arrochar Alps, where the unmistakable triple-peaked profile of The Cobbler (Beinn Artair) stands out against the horizon.
- •While the name might suggest a connection to the famous Sligachan on the Isle of Skye, this Argyll namesake is significantly quieter, lacking both the Cuillin's crowds and the convenient proximity of a world-famous climbing pub.