Scotland
Buidhe Bheinn North Top
827M
2713FT
About Buidhe Bheinn North Top
Rising steeply above the remote head of Loch Hourn, this rugged peak offers a true wilderness experience. Characterised by its craggy, complex ridge, it stands as a formidable twin to the southern summit. The climb is rewarded with a dramatic perspective into the heart of Knoydart and the serrated peaks of Glen Shiel.
Key Statistics
Rank
107th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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51m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground here is psammite from the Morar Group, a tough rock formed when ancient layers of sand were compressed and hardened over time.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG966098
Latitude
57.1339°N
Longitude
5.3627°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Buidhe Bheinn', meaning 'Yellow Hill', likely referring to the distinctive hue of the grasses and mosses that cover its slopes during the autumn and winter months.
- •There is long-standing debate regarding which of the two summits is the true high point; while the North Top is the highest at 827 metres, the southern top is the one traditionally marked on many maps.
- •From the summit, walkers gain a spectacular, plunging view into the dark waters of Loch Hourn, with the great peaks of Knoydart—including Ladhar Bheinn and Luinne Bheinn—dominating the western horizon.
- •The hill is frequently climbed in tandem with Sgùrr a’ Bhac Chaolais, forming a high-level traverse on rough, pathless ground that requires careful navigation in poor visibility.
- •The ridge between the two tops is so deceptively undulating that you may find yourself claiming to have reached the summit several times before actually doing so.