Fells/Beinn nan Each
Scotland
Beinn nan Each
533M
1749FT
Rank
166th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Tigh an Steill
About Beinn nan Each
A modest Dodd rising to 533 metres in the central Highlands, offering a straightforward ascent through mixed woodland and open hillside. The summit provides views across Loch Earn and the surrounding Breadalbane hills. Often climbed as part of a circuit with neighbouring tops, this hill rewards walkers seeking quieter ground away from the more popular Munros.
Key Statistics
Rank
166th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Tigh an Steill
Prominence
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74
Geology
Beneath your feet, Beinn nan Each is formed from hardened quartz sandstone, mica-rich sandstone, and altered mudstone with calcium-rich rocks.
Classifications
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from Scottish Gaelic meaning 'mountain of the horses', likely referring to historical use of the slopes for grazing Highland ponies or as part of droving routes through the area.
- •Despite sharing its name with the better-known 813-metre Graham near Loch Katrine, this eastern Beinn nan Each remains a quieter prospect, rarely appearing in walking guides.
- •The hill sits on the northern edge of the fault-bounded trough containing Loch Earn, part of the geological boundary zone between the Highlands and Lowlands.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN278689
Latitude
56.7797°N
Longitude
4.8200°W
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