Scotland
Beinn Bhuidhe East Top
903M
2963FT
About Beinn Bhuidhe East Top
Standing as a significant shoulder on the remote Munro of the same name, this rugged top offers a wilder perspective of the southern Highlands. Characterised by steep, craggy slopes and a sense of isolation, the ascent rewards walkers with clear views over the head of Loch Fyne and the jagged Arrochar Alps.
Key Statistics
Rank
34th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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76.7m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You are walking on a mix of shiny layered rocks and tough, dark stones. These materials were transformed by heat and pressure to create the mountain's rugged foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN213193
Latitude
56.3323°N
Longitude
4.8921°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn Bhuidhe, meaning 'Yellow Hill'. This likely refers to the specific hue of the grasses and mosses that cloak the slopes, which turn a distinctive tawny yellow during the autumn and winter months.
- •This top sits on the high eastern ridge of one of the most isolated major peaks in the region. To reach it, walkers typically face a long approach through Glen Fyne, a route so lengthy that many choose to cycle the first few miles from Ardkinglas before beginning the steep climb on foot.
- •From the summit, the view to the north is dominated by the massive, snowy corries of Ben Lui, while looking south provides a clear sightline across the upper reaches of Loch Fyne towards the sharp peaks of Ben Narnain and Ben Ime.
- •Despite reaching a respectable 903 metres, it misses out on Munro status by just eleven metres, ensuring it remains a quiet spot frequented mostly by those seeking to complete the full ridge traverse away from the main summit crowds.