Scotland
Beinn a' Bhacaidh
555M
1821FT
About Beinn a' Bhacaidh
Rising above the south-eastern shores of Loch Ness near Fort Augustus, this rugged Marilyn offers a wild, heather-clad ascent. It provides a superb vantage point over the Great Glen, with particularly clear views across the water to Meall Fuar-mhonaidh and the distant, sharp profiles of the Glen Affric peaks.
Key Statistics
Rank
311th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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254m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
Underfoot is the Gairbeinn Pebbly Psammite, a durable, hardened sandstone filled with small pebbles. This gritty rock forms the rugged foundation of the fell.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH431119
Latitude
57.1710°N
Longitude
4.5966°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn a' Bhacaidh, which translates as the 'Hill of the Hollows' or 'Hill of the Peat-banks', describing the broken, undulating terrain of the surrounding moorland.
- •The hill's northern slopes drop steeply toward Loch Tarff, a picturesque, multi-island loch that sits beside General Wade’s historic military road, now the B862.
- •The summit offers an exceptional perspective of the Great Glen fault line; looking northeast, you can trace the silver ribbon of Loch Ness almost as far as the horizon toward Inverness.
- •While the height is modest, the lack of a formal path ensures the thick heather and hidden bog pockets provide a thorough workout for your ankles.