Scotland
Beinn Dubhcharaidh SW Top
559M
1834FT
About Beinn Dubhcharaidh SW Top
Tucked away in the rugged hills north of Glen Orchy, this subsidiary peak offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Its terrain is quintessential Argyll: a mix of wet moorland and rocky outcrops, leading to a modest summit with expansive views across the vast, empty stretches of the Black Mount.
Key Statistics
Rank
301st Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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25
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You’re walking across a mix of granite-like rocks and sparkly, hardened sandstone. These were formed from cooling magma and ancient layers of compressed sand.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH581189
Latitude
57.2387°N
Longitude
4.3528°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Scottish Gaelic, Beinn Dubhcharaidh likely translates as the 'hill of the black weir' or 'stony ridge,' suggesting a dark, rocky character to its upper reaches or a feature in the burns below.
- •This summit is often bypassed by those heading for the main peak to the northeast, but it serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the complex topography between Loch Awe and Tyndrum.
- •From this south-western shoulder, the view is dominated by the massive northern corries of the Ben Lui range, which loom impressively across the deep trough of the Cononish glen.
- •In a region famous for its Munros, this hill provides a reliable sanctuary for walkers who prefer the company of startled deer and bog cotton to the queue for a summit cairn photo.