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Scotland
Beinn an t-Sithein [Beinn an t-Sidhein]
696M
2285FT
About Beinn an t-Sithein [Beinn an t-Sidhein]
Tucked away in the rugged landscape above Inversnaid, this steep-sided Tump offers a quieter alternative to the popular West Highland Way below. Rising to nearly 700 metres, its heathery slopes provide a commanding vantage point over the northern reaches of Loch Lomond, looking directly across the water to the Arrochar Alps.
Key Statistics
Rank
162nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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69.6m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You are walking on ancient volcanic rocks and layers of hardened sand and limestone, all transformed by heat and pressure into a rugged, crystalline foundation.
Find It
Latitude
56.3329°N
Longitude
4.9423°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Beinn an t-Sìthein', meaning 'Hill of the Fairy Knoll', a reference to the belief that such prominent, rounded landforms were the dwelling places of the Sìthe, or fairy folk.
- •The hill overlooks the site of the Inversnaid Garrison, a fort established in 1718 to suppress the MacGregor clan and maintain government control during the Jacobite uprisings.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with an exceptional profile of the Arrochar Alps, specifically the dramatic eastern faces of Ben Vorlich and Ben Vane across the deep trench of Loch Lomond.
- •It is frequently climbed in conjunction with its higher neighbour to the north, Beinn a' Choin, via a circuitous and often pathless route through the rough terrain of the eastern Trossachs.
- •Despite the name promising mythical inhabitants, you are significantly more likely to encounter thick heather and the occasional bog than a fairy during the ascent.