Cruinn Bheinn

Rising to 545 metres in the Trossachs, this Dodd sits north of Loch Lubnaig near Balquhidder. The ascent through mixed woodland and open hillside offers a quieter alternative to nearby Ben Ledi, with the summit cairn providing views across the glen towards the higher peaks of the southern Highlands.

• •The name Cruinn Bheinn derives from the Scottish Gaelic meaning 'round mountain', a straightforward description of its profile when viewed from the valley below—the adjective 'cruinn' referring to something spherical or evenly shaped.
• •Though modest in height, the hill qualifies as a Dodd (one of the hills in the Database of British and Irish Hills between 500 and 600 metres) and a Tump (a hill with at least 30 metres of prominence), placing it firmly within Scotland's expansive catalogue of lesser-known tops.
• •The hill forms part of the northern flank of Glen Buckie, positioned between the more popular Ben Ledi to the south and the Braes of Balquhidder to the north, making it a useful linking point for longer ridge walks in the area.