Scotland
Baosbheinn
875M
2871FT
About Baosbheinn
Rising from the rugged Flowerdale Forest, this magnificent Corbett is defined by a long, crenulated ridge of Torridonian sandstone. It offers a quieter alternative to its famous Torridon neighbours, boasting a dramatic sense of isolation and unparalleled views over the Atlantic to the jagged peaks of Skye and the Outer Hebrides.
Key Statistics
Rank
35th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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443m
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
You are climbing across the Applecross Formation, a rugged sandstone packed with small pebbles and gritty gravel.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG870654
Latitude
57.6283°N
Longitude
5.5686°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, likely derived from Baoth-bheinn, which translates as 'Crazy Hill' or 'Wizard Hill'. This may refer to the unpredictable, swirling winds that batter its exposed western slopes, or perhaps the optical illusions created by its complex, undulating profile when viewed from the coast.
- •The summit offers one of the best perspectives in the Highlands of the 'Great Wilderness' to the east, looking directly across the deep trench of Loch Maree toward the fortress-like walls of Slioch and the Fisherfield Forest.
- •Unlike the stark quartzite caps of nearby Beinn Eighe, Baosbheinn is primarily composed of dark Torridonian sandstone, featuring a series of distinct tops along a two-kilometre ridge that demands significant up-and-down effort.
- •It is a mountain of multiple false summits; reaching the actual highest point requires navigating an undulating ridge that seems designed specifically to test your patience and your knees.