Scotland
Beinn a' Chaisgein Beag
682M
2239FT
About Beinn a' Chaisgein Beag
Hidden deep within the Fisherfield Forest, this Graham offers a level of isolation few other hills can match. While smaller than its 'big brother' to the south, its position above the sprawling Fionn Loch provides a rugged, spectacular perspective on the jagged ramparts of An Teallach and the remote cliffs of A’ Mhaighdean.
Key Statistics
Rank
86th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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173.8m
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
You are walking on ancient banded rock, crisscrossed by dark ribbons of hardened crystal. These tough stones form the rugged, time-worn foundation of this wild peak.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG966821
Latitude
57.7826°N
Longitude
5.4228°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Beinn a' Chaisgein Beag', translating as the 'Small Hill of the Cheese'—a likely reference to the rounded shape of the summit area or its historical use as summer grazing land.
- •The summit offers an exceptional vantage point over the Dubh Loch and Fionn Loch, looking directly across the water to the daunting, terraced sandstone cliffs of Beinn Dearg Mòr.
- •Situated in the heart of the 'Great Wilderness', a successful ascent usually requires a 15-mile round trip from the nearest road at Poolewe or Gruinard, making it one of the more remote Grahams in Scotland.
- •Unlike many hills that sit on the periphery of human activity, this peak is entirely surrounded by wild land; from the cairn, there are no roads, fences, or power lines visible in any direction.
- •Calling it 'small' is a relative term in the North West; by the time you’ve navigated the miles of trackless peat hags required to reach the base of the climb, the name feels somewhat optimistic.