Scotland
Beinn an t-Sidhein
572M
1877FT
About Beinn an t-Sidhein
Overlooking the village of Strathyre, this steep-sided Marilyn transitions from thick forestry to open, heathery slopes. It is a rewarding viewpoint, offering a bird's-eye look down at Loch Lubnaig and a clear panorama of the massive Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin massifs across the glen to the east.
Key Statistics
Rank
330th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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287m
Nearest Town
Strathyre
Geology
You are walking over ancient volcanic sands hardened by heat. Dark bands of volcanic rock cut through the landscape where molten stone once surged through the earth.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN546178
Latitude
56.3302°N
Longitude
4.3532°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn an t-Sìthein', meaning 'Mountain of the Fairy Hill.' In Highland folklore, such mounds were traditionally regarded as the homes of the subterranean 'sìth' or fairy folk.
- •The ascent typically begins from the forestry tracks in Strathyre, requiring a sharp pull through the woods before emerging onto the more rugged, pathless terrain of the upper ridge.
- •From the summit trig point, walkers are treated to a specific view of the 'Strathyre Loop'—a dramatic meander of the River Balvag as it flows toward the northern end of Loch Lubnaig.
- •While its modest height might suggest a gentle stroll, the gradient through the lower plantations is steep enough to ensure you have fully earned the view before you even clear the treeline.