Scotland
Beinn an t-Sneachda
649M
2129FT
About Beinn an t-Sneachda
Overlooking the lonely expanse of Loch Treig, this rounded Grampian summit offers a quiet vantage point away from the nearby Grey Corries. Rising above the Lairig Leacach pass, its grassy slopes provide an earned perspective of the steep eastern flanks of Stob Coire Easain and the remote waters of the loch below.
Key Statistics
Rank
214th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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56m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on the Tarvie Psammite Formation. This rock type was originally layers of sand that were compressed and hardened into the solid stone you see today.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM985814
Latitude
56.8801°N
Longitude
5.3086°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic in origin, translating as 'Hill of the Snow', likely referring to how the peak catches the first winter dustings or how snow lingers in the high corries of its taller neighbours visible from the summit.
- •It sits on the eastern side of the Lairig Leacach, an ancient through-route used by Highland drovers moving cattle between Spean Bridge and Loch Treig; the well-known Lairig Leacach bothy sits just a short distance to the northwest.
- •The summit offers a front-row seat to the scale of the 'Easains'—the twin Munros of Stob Coire Easain and Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin—which rise formidably across the pass to the west.
- •Despite its modest height and Tump classification, it provides one of the best angles to view the entire length of Loch Treig as it curves south towards the remote Corrour estate.
- •It is the kind of hill that Munro-baggers consistently walk past on their way to the Grey Corries, making it an excellent choice for those who prefer their summits without a crowd.