Scotland
Beinn Acha' Bhraghad
681M
2235FT
About Beinn Acha' Bhraghad
This rounded Monadhliath summit offers a quiet, heathery escape south of Inverness. The terrain is typical of the range—broad, often boggy, and rewarding for those who enjoy pathless navigation. From the top, you gain clear views across the Great Glen toward the high, pointed peaks of Glen Strathfarrar.
Key Statistics
Rank
195th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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66m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking across the Ruthven Formation, a streaky rock created when ancient layers of mud were transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH657238
Latitude
57.2850°N
Longitude
4.2296°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn Achadh na Bràghad, meaning 'Mountain of the Field of the Upland,' likely referring to the high grazing found on its gentler slopes.
- •The summit is often reached as part of a longer moorland trek from the village of Farr, crossing the rolling plateau that characterises the northern Monadhliath.
- •Visible landmarks from the top include the northern reaches of Loch Ness and the distant, isolated mass of Ben Wyvis standing prominently to the north.
- •In true Monadhliath fashion, the hill features a distinct lack of signposts, meaning your navigation skills—and your tolerance for peat hags—will be tested.