Scotland
Beinn Aird da Loch
533M
1749FT
About Beinn Aird da Loch
Rising between the waters of Loch Torridon and Loch Damh, this rugged North West Highland peak offers a quieter perspective on the Applecross peninsula. Classified as a Hump, its 533-metre summit provides a rough but rewarding climb through heather and rock, characteristic of the wild, Torridonian landscape.
Key Statistics
Rank
146th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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116m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
Beneath your feet lies Scourian Gneiss, a hard, banded rock. It started as molten material before being transformed by intense heat and pressure deep underground.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NC281316
Latitude
58.2403°N
Longitude
4.9294°W
Did You Know?
- •Translated from Scottish Gaelic, the name means the 'Hill of the Height of Two Lochs,' a literal description of its position squeezed between the sea-filled Loch Torridon and the freshwater Loch Damh.
- •The summit provides one of the finest vantage points for studying the Torridon giants, offering a clear line of sight across the water to the steep, terraced slopes of Beinn Alligin and the spiked ridge of Liathach.
- •Access is typically gained from the road near Balgy to the south, requiring a traverse of trackless, undulating terrain that requires keen navigation when the Highland mists descend.
- •While most visitors to the area are busy queuing for the Munros, this Hump offers the distinct advantage of having a summit where the only crowd is likely to be a few curious red deer.