Scotland
Beinn Chaorach
713M
2339FT
About Beinn Chaorach
Standing as a prominent southern outlier of the Luss Hills, this steep, grassy Graham offers a quieter alternative to the popular Loch Lomond peaks. Its rounded summit provides an excellent vantage point over the military training areas of Glen Fruin and the distant, silver expanse of the Firth of Clyde.
Key Statistics
Rank
137th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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381m
Nearest Town
Luss
Geology
You are walking on the Beinn Bheula Schist. This foundation is made of ancient sand and clay that was compressed into hard, layered rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS287923
Latitude
56.0927°N
Longitude
4.7551°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn Chaorach, translating as 'Hill of the Sheep', a nod to the steep, grassy grazing slopes that have defined the local economy for generations.
- •The summit sits on the edge of a significant Ministry of Defence training area in Glen Fruin; hikers must remain aware of the boundary to the west, where access is often restricted for military exercises.
- •Looking north from the cairn, the view is dominated by the jagged, rocky silhouettes of the Arrochar Alps—most notably The Cobbler and Beinn Ime—which provide a sharp visual contrast to the smooth, rolling ridges of the Luss range.
- •Most walkers approach the hill from Glen Luss to the east, often combining the ascent with its higher neighbour, Beinn a' Mhanaich, to create a logical horseshoe route around the head of the glen.
- •Despite the hill’s name, the local sheep generally appear remarkably indifferent to the fact that you have climbed 713 metres just to stand in their dining room.