Scotland
Beinn a' Bhric
874M
2868FT
About Beinn a' Bhric
Situated in the remote wilds of Lochaber east of Loch Treig, this high, rounded summit offers a quieter alternative to its Munro neighbours. The terrain is largely heather and grass, leading to a sprawling plateau with exceptional views across the deep trench of the loch towards the rugged Grey Corries.
Key Statistics
Rank
83rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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77.2m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are trekking across ancient layers of hardened mud and sand, sliced through by narrow bands of speckled volcanic rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN317642
Latitude
56.7390°N
Longitude
4.7532°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Beinn a' Bhric is Gaelic for 'Mountain of the Speckled One,' a reference to the mottled appearance of the slopes where broken rock and scree peek through the patchy heather and grass.
- •Most walkers encounter this hill as an extension to the circuit of Chno Dearg and Stob Coire Sgriodain, crossing a high, undulating plateau that requires disciplined navigation when the mist drops.
- •The summit offers a commanding perspective of the deep glacial trough containing Loch Treig, with the sharp peaks of the Easains and the long, pale ridge of the Grey Corries framing the western horizon.
- •Located on the northern fringes of the remote Corrour Estate, the hill is most commonly accessed from the small settlement of Fersit, involving a steady climb over rough, pathless ground.
- •At 874 metres, it falls just five metres short of Corbett status; it is perfectly positioned for those who enjoy the physical exertion of a major ascent without the crowds attracted by a formal classification.