Scotland
Beinn Bhreac
716M
2350FT
About Beinn Bhreac
Rising above the southern shores of Loch Earn, this quiet Tump offers a rugged, often pathless ascent from near St. Fillans. While less frequented than the neighbouring Munros, its broad summit rewards walkers with specific views across the water to Ben Our and the massive eastern crags of Ben Vorlich.
Key Statistics
Rank
133rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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96.5m
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
You are stepping on ancient seafloor muds that have been baked hard, alongside fine-grained volcanic rocks that once rose as molten magma.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN733402
Latitude
56.5367°N
Longitude
4.0619°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Beinn Bhreac, meaning 'speckled hill,' a description of the variegated pattern created by the mix of quartzite outcrops, dark heather, and rough grasses typical of the Trossachs' southern fringes.
- •From the summit, the view north across Loch Earn is framed by the steep profile of Ben Our, while the rugged, craggy eastern face of Ben Vorlich dominates the skyline across the void of Glen Ample.
- •Walkers typically approach from the southern shores of Loch Earn, often combining this summit with Meall na Fearna to create a high-level loop through the wilder, less-trodden ground above Glen Artney.
- •While the ascent from St. Fillans is relatively direct, the lack of established paths ensures that anyone reaching the top will have earned their solitude, along with a healthy appreciation for the local peat bogs.