Beinn a' Bhuiridh

About Beinn a' Bhuiridh

Often overshadowed by its more famous Munro neighbours in the Cruachan range, this steep-sided Corbett offers a rugged, rocky ascent. Its summit ridge provides a spectacular vantage point overlooking the long reach of Loch Awe and the distinctive silhouettes of Ben Lui and the Tyndrum hills to the east.

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• •The name Beinn a' Bhuiridh translates from Gaelic as the 'Hill of the Bellowing'. This is a reference to the rutting of red deer stags, whose roars echo through the deep corries surrounding the peak during the autumn months.
• •Though physically part of the Ben Cruachan massif, the hill is separated from the main ridge by the Lairig Torran. This breach makes it a distinct climb, often tackled via the steep slopes rising from the Cruachan reservoir access road.
• •At 898.4 metres, the summit sits less than two metres below the 3,000-foot threshold required for Munro status. This narrow miss ensures it remains much quieter than the neighbouring peaks of the Cruachan Horseshoe.
• •The summit provides an exceptional 'side-on' perspective of the Cruachan range, offering a clear view of the serrated ridge connecting Stob Dearg and Meall Cuanail across the deep hollow of the upper reservoir.
• •It is the perfect choice for the walker who wants the high-mountain drama of the Argyll Alps but prefers to avoid the inevitable queues at the Ben Cruachan trig point.