Scotland
Beinn a' Bhutha
547M
1796FT
About Beinn a' Bhutha
Rising above the Dirrie More near the head of Loch Broom, this rugged Highland summit serves as a sentinel for the massive Beinn Dearg group. Its heathery slopes and peat hags offer a quiet, wild alternative to the busier Munros, providing an excellent vantage point across the Fannichs and the sprawling Dundonnell wilderness.
Key Statistics
Rank
132nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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143.2m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking across ancient, banded crystalline rocks and layers of tough, white sandstone. These resilient materials form the rugged geological foundation of this peak.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NC299347
Latitude
58.2681°N
Longitude
4.9011°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from Gaelic, the name likely translates as 'Mountain of the Booth,' suggesting the site of a former shieling or temporary shelter used by those tending livestock in these high pastures.
- •Positioned on the edge of the Inverlael Forest, the summit offers an unobstructed view into the vast, rocky bowl of Coire Mathair Lathaich beneath the towering cliffs of Beinn Dearg.
- •The hill's location makes it a strategic spot for observing the snow-filled gullies of Sgùrr Mòr and the central Fannichs across the A835 road.
- •It provides a rare sense of solitude in a region where most hikers are focused on the nearby Munros, meaning you are more likely to share the summit with a red deer than another human.