Scotland
Beinn Bhuraich
781M
2562FT
About Beinn Bhuraich
Rising above the remote glens south-east of Fort Augustus, this bulky Tump offers a classic Monadhliath experience. The terrain is a mix of thick heather and soft peat, rewarding a rough trek with an expansive vista across Loch Ness toward the Great Glen and the rugged peaks of South Glen Shiel.
Key Statistics
Rank
103rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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64m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on the Loch Laggan formation, a hard, glittery rock that began as layers of sand. This durable stone forms the rugged foundation beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH582157
Latitude
57.2100°N
Longitude
4.3493°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'bùrach', which refers to digging, delving, or rooting. In a landscape context, this likely describes the heavily eroded peat hags and deep hags that furrow the surrounding plateau.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for surveying the Corrieyairack Pass, the historic military road constructed by General Wade in 1731 to link Fort Augustus with the south.
- •Walkers often pair this hill with its neighbour, Beinn a' Bhacaidh, though the trackless col between them is notorious for its energy-sapping, heathery troughs.
- •If you find yourself enjoying a stretch of firm, dry footing during the ascent, you have likely wandered onto a stray rock; elsewhere, the local peat remains committed to testing the depth of your gaiters.