Scotland
Beinn an Eoin North Top
716M
2349FT
About Beinn an Eoin North Top
Sitting within the rugged heart of the Flowerdale Forest, this high sandstone ridge provides a quieter alternative to the famous Torridon giants. Its tiered, rocky slopes offer a classic North West Highland experience, overlooking the deep waters of Loch Maree and the sprawling, uninhabited wastes of the Fisherfield Forest to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
67th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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34m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are trekking across the Applecross Formation. This rugged sandstone is filled with small pebbles and gravel, creating the textured surface beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG896660
Latitude
57.6352°N
Longitude
5.5254°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Beinn an Eoin', translating as 'Mountain of the Birds', likely a reference to the golden eagles that frequent the remote crags of the Letterewe and Flowerdale estates.
- •The summit is often visited as part of a long, undulating traverse from the main southern peak, providing a vantage point that looks directly down onto the shimmering, island-studded expanse of Fionn Loch.
- •The hill is composed of ancient Torridonian sandstone; the characteristic horizontal terracing on its flanks was carved out by glacial action during the last ice age.
- •From this northern top, walkers gain a particularly clear view of the jagged 'Big Six' peaks of the Fisherfield wilderness, including the formidable silhouettes of A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor.
- •Despite the name, a walker is statistically much more likely to be greeted by a persistent Highland midge than a golden eagle if they choose a windless day for their ascent.