Scotland
Ben Reoch
660M
2166FT
About Ben Reoch
This grassy Luss Hill rises steeply above Tarbet, offering a quieter alternative to the busier Arrochar peaks. Though the ascent is often pathless and characteristically boggy, the summit provides an exceptional, close-quarters perspective of Ben Lomond and the distinctive jagged silhouette of The Cobbler across Loch Long.
Key Statistics
Rank
207th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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136.3m
Nearest Town
Arrochar
Geology
You are walking on the Beinn Bheula Schist. This foundation is made of sandy and muddy rocks transformed into hard, layered stone by intense heat and pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN308020
Latitude
56.1805°N
Longitude
4.7276°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn Riabhach', meaning 'brindled' or 'grizzled hill', referring to the mottled appearance of its slopes where grass, heather, and rocky outcrops mingle.
- •It is frequently climbed as part of a ridge traverse with its southern neighbour, Beinn Bhreac, offering a rugged route that separates the freshwater of Loch Lomond from the saltwater of Loch Long.
- •The summit offers a unique vantage point over the narrow isthmus at Tarbet, where less than two miles of land prevents Loch Lomond from meeting the sea.
- •Despite its modest height, the terrain's impressive ability to retain water ensures that your boots will almost certainly be heavier at the summit than they were at the start.