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.

• •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.