Scotland
Beinn Chabhair
932M
3058FT
About Beinn Chabhair
Rising above the head of Loch Lomond near Inverarnan, this Munro is famous for its boggy lower slopes. Once past the initial marshland, a rocky ridge leads to a fine summit with grand views over the Arrochar Alps and the long reach of Loch Lomond to the south.
Key Statistics
Rank
25th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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313m
Nearest Town
Crianlarich
Geology
You are climbing over the Ben Ledi Grit, a foundation of sandy and muddy layers that have been compressed into hard, durable rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN367179
Latitude
56.3253°N
Longitude
4.6424°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, Beinn Chabhair, which most sources translate as the 'Hill of the Hawk', though some suggest a derivation from cabhag, meaning 'haste' or 'clutter', perhaps referring to the broken, craggy nature of the upper terrain.
- •The standard approach from Beinglas Farm involves crossing a notoriously sodden stretch of peat bog in Coire a’ Chuilinn; even in a dry summer, gaiters are often considered essential equipment for this specific section.
- •From the summit cairn, the view south offers a unique perspective down the entire length of Loch Lomond, while the jagged silhouettes of Ben Arthur (The Cobbler) and Ben Narnain dominate the western horizon.
- •Despite its proximity to the popular West Highland Way, the hill remains relatively quiet compared to its neighbours Ben Lomond or Ben More, offering a more rugged and solitary experience of the Southern Highlands.
- •Most walkers remember the final rocky ridge less for its Munro status and more for the desperate, tactical navigation required to survive the initial mile of knee-deep marsh at the bottom.