Scotland
Beinn Dubh an Iaruinn
591M
1939FT
About Beinn Dubh an Iaruinn
Rising steeply above the southern shores of Loch Shiel in the remote Ardgour wilderness, this rugged Marilyn offers a wilder experience than its modest height suggests. The terrain is characteristically rough and pathless, rewarding the effort with commanding views over the winding loch and the jagged peaks of Moidart.
Key Statistics
Rank
162nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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240m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on psammite from the Glenfinnan Group. This hard, sandstone-like rock was once layers of ancient sand that were compressed and transformed deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH182392
Latitude
57.4069°N
Longitude
5.0274°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Black Hill of the Iron,' a reference to the dark, moody appearance of its crags or perhaps the presence of bog iron in the surrounding moorland.
- •From the summit, you gain an exceptional perspective of the Glenfinnan Viaduct's setting at the head of Loch Shiel, framed by the massive bulk of Beinn Resipol to the southwest.
- •Most walkers approach the hill from the isolated settlement of Polloch, a starting point that requires a winding drive through the heart of the Sunart hills.
- •Due to its status as a Marilyn rather than a Corbett or Munro, the summit remains a quiet spot, often shared only with the local red deer population.
- •The 'iron' in its name unfortunately doesn't extend to the local midges, who remain entirely undeterred by any metallic associations during the summer months.