Scotland
Beinn Cheathaich
938M
3076FT
About Beinn Cheathaich
Situated in the southern Highlands near Crianlarich, this steep, grassy Munro Top forms the eastern end of the Meall Glas ridge. Known for its broad, mist-prone summit, the climb from Glen Dochart rewards walkers with an exceptional perspective across the glens to the towering peaks of Ben More and Stob Binnein.
Key Statistics
Rank
41st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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79m
Nearest Town
Stirling
Geology
You are walking over shimmering, lime-rich rock and garnet-flecked layers. Narrow veins of fine-grained granite also cut through these rugged slopes.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN444326
Latitude
56.4603°N
Longitude
4.5267°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Mist', a fitting title for a summit that frequently catches weather systems moving in from the west before they reach the lower glens to the east.
- •Though it stands at a significant 937 metres, it is classified as a Munro Top of its neighbour, Meall Glas, which sits about 1.5 kilometres away along a high, undulating ridge.
- •The summit plateau features a large, well-built cairn that serves as an excellent vantage point for looking south toward the massive, dark profiles of Ben More and Stob Binnein.
- •The most common approach begins at Auchessan in Glen Dochart, following a route that transitions from often-saturated lower pastures to much firmer ground as you gain the main ridge.
- •It is one of those peaks that arguably looks more like a 'proper' mountain than the parent Munro it is attached to, offering a much sharper profile when viewed from the roadside.