Scotland
Ben Reoch East Top
631M
2071FT
About Ben Reoch East Top
Sitting above the village of Tarbet in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, this rugged Tump offers a quieter alternative to the more famous Arrochar Alps. Reaching 631 metres, it provides a superb vantage point for looking across the deep waters of Loch Lomond toward the iconic profile of Ben Lomond.
Key Statistics
Rank
247th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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36.5m
Nearest Town
Tarbet
Geology
You are walking on the Beinn Bheula Schist. These slopes are made of ancient sand and mud, compressed by heat and pressure into tough, layered rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN313018
Latitude
56.1789°N
Longitude
4.7194°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn Riabhach, which translates as the 'brindled' or 'grizzled' hill, likely a reference to the mottled appearance of its rocky and grassy slopes.
- •It is most commonly climbed as part of a ridge walk with its parent peak, Ben Reoch, starting from Tarbet or the shores of Loch Long, providing a less crowded perspective on the surrounding peaks.
- •From the summit, the view west is dominated by the jagged silhouettes of the Arrochar Alps, specifically the distinctive profile of The Cobbler and the bulk of Ben Narnain.
- •Despite sitting at the gateway to the Highlands, you are far more likely to share this summit with a stray sheep than the crowds of tourists who congregate at the Tarbet pier just below.