Scotland
Beinn Mhor
471M
1545FT
About Beinn Mhor
Rising to the north of Grantown-on-Spey, this modest Marilyn offers a quiet alternative to the high Cairngorm plateaus. Its heathery slopes provide an accessible climb with a rewarding sense of isolation, overlooking the winding River Spey and offering clear lines of sight toward the Cromdale Hills and the northern Monadhliath.
Key Statistics
Rank
421st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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192m
Nearest Town
Dulnain Bridge
Geology
You are walking over a base of layered granite and striped, quartz-rich rocks. These are joined by ancient, hardened layers of sand and silt.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH993281
Latitude
57.3323°N
Longitude
3.6743°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn Mhòr, which translates simply as 'Big Hill'. While its 471-metre stature is modest by Highland standards, the name reflects its significant prominence over the surrounding Strathspey valley floor.
- •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for surveying the wider region, offering a distinct profile of the Hills of Cromdale to the east and the massive northern corries of the Cairngorms to the south.
- •The hill sits within a broad area of upland moorland north of the Spey; despite its easy-going appearance, the terrain underfoot is characteristically heathery and can be quite heavy going after rain.
- •Given there are numerous peaks named Beinn Mhor across the country, the primary navigational challenge is ensuring you have arrived near Grantown-on-Spey before setting off, rather than on the Isle of Mull.