Scotland
Beinn a' Chearcaill
725M
2380FT
About Beinn a' Chearcaill
Tucked behind the giants of Torridon, this Graham offers an unparalleled perspective on the sandstone ramparts of Liathach and Beinn Eighe. Its broad summit is famous for vast, whale-back pavements of Torridonian sandstone, providing a stark, lunar-like environment and a front-row seat to the dramatic Coire na Tìge.
Key Statistics
Rank
66th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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368m
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
The ground here is the Applecross Formation, a tough sandstone filled with small river pebbles. This gritty rock provides a rough, sturdy surface for your climb.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG931637
Latitude
57.6162°N
Longitude
5.4658°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Mountain of the Circle' or 'Hoop Mountain,' likely a reference to the rounded, encircling nature of its plateau edges when viewed from the surrounding glens.
- •The summit is a geological marvel of Torridonian sandstone pavement—vast, flat expanses of ancient rock that look almost like a deliberate man-made courtyard.
- •It provides one of the best vantage points in the Highlands for viewing the Triple Buttress of Coire Mhic Fhearchair on Beinn Eighe, offering a perspective of the cliffs that is impossible to see from the Munro itself.
- •The approach from the north follows a well-engineered Victorian pony track through Gleann Grudie, originally built to allow stalking parties easy access to the high ground of the Gairloch Estate.
- •It is the ideal choice for the hillwalker who wants to see Liathach in all its terrifying glory without actually having to set foot on the Am Fasarinen pinnacles.