Scotland
Beinn a' Chlaidheimh
914M
2999FT
About Beinn a' Chlaidheimh
This steep-sided Corbett serves as the northern gateway to the remote Fisherfield Forest. Though it famously lost its Munro status by a matter of centimetres, its sharp quartzite ridges offer a rugged, high-altitude experience and commanding views over the shattered sandstone spires of nearby An Teallach.
Key Statistics
Rank
40th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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268m
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
This mountain is shaped by hard, white quartz rock and gritty sandstone filled with small pebbles. These durable layers form the rugged foundation beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH061775
Latitude
57.7459°N
Longitude
5.2591°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Sword,' likely referring to the sharp, blade-like profile of its southern ridge when viewed from the depths of the Gleann na Muice.
- •Following a precision GPS survey in 2011, the summit was recorded at 913.96m—just 44cm short of the 3000ft threshold. This resulted in its demotion from Munro to Corbett status in the 2012 revision of the tables.
- •Despite its loss of status, it remains an integral part of the 'Fisherfield Six'—a legendary, remote mountain circuit that usually requires a long trek from Dundonnell or an overnight stay at the Shenavall bothy.
- •The summit offers a peerless perspective of the 'Great Wilderness,' looking south across the remote waters of Loch na Sealga toward the massive Gneiss slabs of Sgùrr Bàn.
- •For a mountain officially demoted for being too short, it remains remarkably successful at feeling every bit as steep and exhausting as its five Munro neighbours.