Beinn an Eoin

Rising above the western reaches of the Great Glen, this rugged Tump offers a quieter alternative to the busier peaks near Fort Augustus. Its heathery slopes lead to a wide summit ridge, providing a clear vantage point over Loch Ness and the wild hinterland of the Dundreggan Forest.

• •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Beinn an Eoin', which translates as 'Hill of the Bird', likely a reference to the golden eagles that hunt across these high, heathery plateaus.
• •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a distinct perspective of the Great Glen's linear trench, with clear views across to the Monadhliath mountains and the northern end of Loch Ness.
• •The hill is a prominent feature of the landscape above Glen Moriston, an area historically significant as a hiding place for Jacobite fugitives following the Battle of Culloden.
• •Despite its modest 663-metre height, the lack of established trails means the ascent requires more navigational focus than many hills twice its stature.