Scotland
Beinn an Tuim South Top
798M
2619FT
About Beinn an Tuim South Top
Sitting high above the Great Glen near Spean Bridge, this rounded shoulder offers a quieter alternative to the bustling peaks of nearby Lochaber. The terrain is predominantly steep grass and heather, rewarding the climb with an exceptional perspective across the deep trench of Glen Roy and the massive northern ramparts of Ben Nevis.
Key Statistics
Rank
120th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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32.7m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking across the Beinn An Tuim Striped Formation. The ground consists of alternating layers of hardened mudstone and sandstone, creating a distinct banded pattern underfoot.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM930833
Latitude
56.8947°N
Longitude
5.4003°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn an Tuim, which translates as 'Hill of the Rounded Mound' or 'Hill of the Hillock'.
- •From this southern vantage point, the 'Parallel Roads' of Glen Roy are clearly visible; these are horizontal lines on the hillsides marking the shorelines of ancient lochs dammed by ice during the last glacial period.
- •The summit provides a grandstand view of the Grey Corries and the Ben Nevis massif, allowing walkers to appreciate the scale of the Lochaber giants from across the Spean valley.
- •While the main summit of Beinn an Tuim sits to the north, this South Top is high enough to be classified as a Tump, a hill with a drop of at least 30 metres on all sides.
- •Its name essentially translates to 'Hill of the Hill', a piece of naming tautology that suggests the original surveyors were perhaps running short of inspiration that day.