Scotland
Beinn a' Chairein
646M
2119FT
About Beinn a' Chairein
Rising above the wild ground between Glen Moriston and Glen Garry, this quiet Tump offers a rugged, often pathless experience. Reaching its 646m summit involves navigating typical Highland heather and bog, but rewards walkers with an intimate perspective of the Spidean Mialach massif and the long stretch of Loch Garry below.
Key Statistics
Rank
121st Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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72m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
Beneath your feet lies the Glenfinnan Group, a rugged foundation of ancient sandy rocks mixed with finer, clay-like layers.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH296318
Latitude
57.3448°N
Longitude
4.8333°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, likely meaning 'Hill of the Crest', a reference to the broken, rocky ground found along its upper ridges.
- •It is often climbed alongside its higher neighbour, Meall na h-Eilde, making for a challenging day of navigation across the undulating moorland north of Loch Garry.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for surveying the South Glen Shiel Ridge to the west and the Great Glen to the east near Fort Augustus.
- •Success on these slopes is measured less in vertical gain and more in how many times you manage to avoid sinking knee-deep into a concealed peat hag.