Scotland
Beinn nan Oighrean
538M
1765FT
About Beinn nan Oighrean
Rising from the northern moorlands of Skye’s Trotternish peninsula, this 538-metre peak provides a secluded vantage point away from the tourist hubs. The climb reveals a spectacular profile of the main escarpment, looking directly across to the jagged formations of the Quiraing and the dark waters of Loch Cuithir below.
Key Statistics
Rank
142nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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27
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Fearn Pluton, a massive block of granite formed from molten rock that cooled deep inside the earth.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH618822
Latitude
57.8080°N
Longitude
4.3275°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Gaelic, the name translates as 'Hill of the Cloudberries.' These small, amber fruits are a member of the rose family and favor the damp, acidic peat found across these slopes.
- •From the summit, walkers gain an exceptional perspective of the Trotternish Ridge’s geology, specifically the landslips of the Quiraing and the distant, shark-fin profile of the Old Man of Storr to the south.
- •The hill overlooks the remains of the Loch Cuithir diatomite works; in the late 19th century, the 'white gold' sediment from the loch bed was extracted and transported via a narrow-gauge tramway to the coast at Staffin.
- •In a region famous for its 'weird and wonderful' rock shapes, this hill is notably conventional, serving mainly as a quiet grandstand from which to watch everyone else queueing for a photo on the Storr.