Scotland
Beinn a' Mhonicag
567M
1860FT
About Beinn a' Mhonicag
Rising above the village of Roybridge, this modest Marilyn offers a straightforward but rewarding ascent through heathery slopes. It provides a grandstand view of the famous Parallel Roads of Glen Roy and an impressive perspective across the Great Glen toward the rugged northern faces of the Grey Corries and Ben Nevis.
Key Statistics
Rank
290th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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268m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking across hard, crystal-flecked sandstone and ancient, compressed sandy rocks. These tough layers have been transformed by pressure to create the mountain's rugged foundation.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN287854
Latitude
56.9281°N
Longitude
4.8164°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn a' Mhonagaidh', which translates as the hill of the little peat-moss, a reference to the boggy, upland character of its lower slopes.
- •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for studying the 'Parallel Roads' of Glen Roy, which are actually ancient shoreline terraces left behind by ice-dammed lakes at the end of the last Ice Age.
- •It is often climbed alongside the higher Beinn Iaruinn to the north, forming a logical circuit that follows the high ground above the River Roy.
- •Despite being a Marilyn, its proximity to the more famous 4,000ft peaks of the Nevis range ensures it remains a quiet spot, often ignored by the crowds heading for the more celebrated Munros nearby.