Scotland
Beinn an Iomaire
772M
2534FT
About Beinn an Iomaire
Tucked away in the wild country west of Fort Augustus, this rugged North West Highland hill provides a quieter alternative to its loftier neighbours. The terrain is characteristically steep and heathery, leading to a distinctive summit ridge. From the top, you gain a commanding perspective over Loch Quoich towards the sharp peaks of Gairich and Sgùrr Mòr.
Key Statistics
Rank
92nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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78.5m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking across ancient, hardened sandy and muddy rocks. These are mixed with tough, banded granite that forms the fell’s rugged foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH161164
Latitude
57.2014°N
Longitude
5.0459°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from Scottish Gaelic, where Beinn an Iomaire translates as 'Hill of the Ridge' or 'Hill of the Furrow,' describing the long, linear crest of its summit area.
- •Located north of the remote Glen Kingie, the summit offers a rare, close-up look at the northern corries of the Sgùrr Mòr range, which are hidden from most common walking routes.
- •The most direct approach involves navigating the often-pathless ground from the road to Kinloch Hourn, requiring careful route-finding through the broken crags and peat hags of the lower slopes.
- •Given the lack of a trodden path and the prevalence of Highland rainfall, the 'furrow' in the hill's name is frequently interpreted by visitors as a reference to the deep, boggy channels one must navigate to reach the start of the climb.