Scotland
Beinn nan Eachan
1000M
3281FT
About Beinn nan Eachan
Sitting at the heart of the Tarmachan Ridge, this narrow Munro Top offers some of the most enjoyable high-level walking in the Southern Highlands. Reaching the summit involves a brief, airy scramble along a rocky crest, rewarding walkers with a dramatic perspective over the deep trench of Gleann nan Lùib.
Key Statistics
Rank
26th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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90.5m
Nearest Town
Stirling
Geology
You are hiking over lime-rich rocks called the Ben Lawers Schist. These were once ancient seafloor muds that transformed into the layered stone beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN570383
Latitude
56.5156°N
Longitude
4.3253°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Mountain of the Horses.' It likely indicates that the flatter lower slopes or the high ridge itself were once used for grazing hardy Highland ponies during the summer months.
- •While the main ascent of Meall nan Tarmachan is a straightforward walk, the traverse to this summit involves negotiating a steep, rocky step that provides a brief but satisfying taste of scrambling.
- •The summit offers an excellent vantage point to view the massive western face of Ben Lawers across the Lochan na Lairige, alongside clear views of the Crianlarich peaks, Ben More and Stob Binnein, to the southwest.
- •At precisely 1000.1 metres, the hill maintains its four-digit status by a mere ten centimetres—a margin of error that likely keeps the height-conscious Munro-bagger slightly anxious during any new survey.