Scotland
A' Bhuidheanach Bheag
936M
3071FT
About A' Bhuidheanach Bheag
Sitting high above the Drumochter Pass, this Munro forms part of a vast, rolling plateau that feels more like an Arctic tundra than a jagged peak. While the ascent is straightforward, the summit is remote and exposed, offering clear vistas across to the Ben Alder forest and the rugged Gaick Pass.
Key Statistics
Rank
8th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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109m
Nearest Town
Newtonmore
Geology
You are walking on the Gaick Psammite Formation. This rugged landscape is built from ancient sand that was compressed and hardened into a durable rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN660775
Latitude
56.8695°N
Longitude
4.1999°W
Did You Know?
- •The name A' Bhuidheanach Bheag is Gaelic for 'the little yellow place,' a reference to the distinctive yellow-tinted grasses and mosses that dominate the high plateau, particularly as they fade in the autumn months.
- •It is almost always climbed in tandem with its neighbour, Càrn na Caim. The two summits are linked by a high-level plateau, and the initial ascent is aided by a steep landrover track that climbs from the A9 to nearly 800 metres.
- •The summit is marked by a trig point and a modest cairn on a sprawling, featureless plateau. In poor visibility, the lack of physical landmarks makes this one of the most demanding Munros for navigation, requiring strict adherence to a compass bearing to stay on course.
- •Despite standing at 936 metres, the terrain is so level and uniform that a seasoned walker might find themselves checking their GPS every few minutes just to confirm they are actually on a mountain and not in the middle of a particularly high, soggy field.