Scotland
Beinn a' Choin
769M
2522FT
About Beinn a' Choin
Rising ruggedly above the northern reaches of Loch Lomond, this Corbett offers a wild, untamed alternative to the crowds of Ben Lomond. Its terrain is a complex maze of crags, lochans, and boggy hollows, rewarding navigators with a spectacular, intimate perspective of the Arrochar Alps and the long loch below.
Key Statistics
Rank
91st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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345m
Nearest Town
Inversnaid
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Ledi Grit. This formation consists of ancient layers of sand and silt that have hardened into the tough rock beneath your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN354130
Latitude
56.2808°N
Longitude
4.6604°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn a' Choin, which translates to 'Mountain of the Dog', likely referring to its historical use as a hunting ground where hounds were used to chase deer through the rugged crags.
- •The standard approach from Inversnaid passes the site of the Inversnaid Garrison, a fort established in 1718 to suppress the activities of the MacGregor clan, most notably Rob Roy MacGregor, whose home territory surrounded these slopes.
- •The summit provides an unparalleled view of the northern 'taper' of Loch Lomond, looking directly across the water to the steep, forested flanks of Ben Vorlich and the rocky, mountainous skyline of the Arrochar Alps.
- •Navigating the summit plateau in mist is a fine way to test one's patience; the ground is so fragmented by small ridges and peat hags that you will likely walk twice the map distance just to reach the cairn.