Scotland
Beinn nan Caorach North Top
647M
2121FT
About Beinn nan Caorach North Top
Set in the wild Arnisdale hinterland, this remote satellite summit provides a rugged vantage point overlooking the deep cleft of Loch Hourn. While overshadowed by its higher parent peak, its craggy, pathless slopes offer a quiet sense of isolation and exceptional views across the water to the jagged peaks of Knoydart.
Key Statistics
Rank
87th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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50m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are trekking across the Applecross Formation. This local sandstone is distinctive for being filled with small, gritty pebbles and gravel.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC086060
Latitude
58.0024°N
Longitude
5.2395°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn nan Caorach, meaning 'Mountain of the Sheep,' a nod to the area's long history of high-altitude grazing.
- •From this northern vantage point, walkers gain an exceptional view across the Sound of Sleat to the Cuillin on Skye, and southwards into the dramatic, fjord-like entrance of Loch Hourn.
- •Unlike the more popular Munros of the Kintail region to the north, this hill remains largely pathless, requiring competent navigation through typical West Highland terrain of heather and hidden bog.
- •While the name suggests a gentle pastoral scene, the ground is more likely to provide a thorough test of your waterproofs than a pleasant stroll through a meadow.