Scotland
Beinn a' Chuirn
603M
1978FT
About Beinn a' Chuirn
Situated on the rugged Ardgour peninsula, this Graham offers a quiet, pathless ascent far from the bustling crowds of nearby Lochaber. Its rocky summit provides a superb, earned vantage point directly across Loch Linnhe, looking toward the massive southern flanks of the Ben Nevis massif and the jagged Mamores ridge.
Key Statistics
Rank
245th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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261
Nearest Town
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Geology
You’re walking over heat-transformed sandstone that has partially melted. These slopes also feature narrow bands of crystal-flecked volcanic rock that once squeezed through the earth's crust.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG870220
Latitude
57.2390°N
Longitude
5.5313°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn a' Chùirn, which translates as 'Hill of the Cairn', typically referring to a summit marked by a prominent natural rock-pile or a man-made stone marker.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a rare sea-level perspective of the Great Glen’s southern opening, including the narrow Corran Narrows and the long reach of Loch Linnhe toward the Atlantic.
- •Accessing the hill usually requires a trip on the Corran Ferry from the A82, providing a sense of isolation and adventure before the climb even begins.
- •The terrain is typical of the Ardgour wilderness—rugged, boggy in the lower reaches, and notably devoid of the 'motorway' paths found on the more popular peaks across the water.
- •Though listed as a Graham, its height of 603 metres sits just below the traditional 610-metre (2,000ft) threshold, making it a point of mild debate among dedicated Scottish hill-list purists.