Scotland
Beinn Donn
473M
1552FT
About Beinn Donn
Rising above the head of Loch Shira, this rounded Marilyn offers a quiet alternative to the rugged Arrochar Alps. Its grassy slopes, reflected in its Gaelic name, provide a steady ascent rewarded with clear views over Loch Fyne and toward the distant, jagged skyline of the Cruachan massif.
Key Statistics
Rank
208th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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204m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
The ground here is a mix of hard quartz-rich rock and layered rocks formed from compressed mud and sand.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM961477
Latitude
56.5769°N
Longitude
5.3209°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn Donn, which translates as 'Brown Hill.' This refers to the russet-coloured grasses and sedges that dominate the terrain, especially during the winter months.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a specific view of the 'twin peaks' of Ben Cruachan to the north and the long, silver expanse of Loch Fyne stretching away to the south.
- •The hill is frequently climbed from the high point of the A819 road between Inveraray and Dalmally, which provides a significant 'leg-up' and avoids the deeper bogs found in the surrounding glens.
- •It is a hill that truly lives up to its name; between the dead winter bracken and the local soil, you are far more likely to return with brown boots than you are to see any other walkers on the summit.