Scotland
Beinn an Lochain
902M
2958FT
About Beinn an Lochain
Rising steeply above the "Rest and be Thankful" pass, this prominent Corbett is a standout of the Arrochar Alps. Its sharp north-east ridge provides a direct, rocky ascent from Glen Kinglas, leading to a narrow summit with commanding views over Loch Restil and the jagged silhouette of The Cobbler.
Key Statistics
Rank
1st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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640m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on the Beinn Bheula Schist Formation. These layered rocks were once seafloor mud and sand, transformed by intense heat and pressure into this rugged foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN218078
Latitude
56.2301°N
Longitude
4.8762°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for "Mountain of the little loch," referring to Loch Restil which sits at the northern foot of the mountain alongside the A83.
- •It was demoted from its previous status as a 3,000-foot peak in 1981, after modern surveys confirmed its height as 901.7 metres—missing the mark by less than four metres.
- •Most walkers start their ascent from Butter Bridge in Glen Kinglas, a stone structure built in the 1740s as part of the military road network constructed to improve troop access across the Highlands.
- •The summit provides a grandstand view of the neighbouring Arrochar Alps, particularly the iconic, jagged peaks of The Cobbler and the broad bulk of Beinn Ime to the east.
- •It is often cited as a classic example of a hill that punches well above its weight, offering a steeper and more sustained physical challenge than many significantly higher peaks.