Scotland
Beinn Chorranach
888M
2912FT
About Beinn Chorranach
Tucked into the heart of the Arrochar Alps, this steep-sided hill is often bypassed by walkers heading for Beinn Ime. It offers a rugged, pathless character and rare solitude. The summit provides a unique, close-quarters perspective on the jagged profiles of The Cobbler and the massive bulk of Beinn Narnain.
Key Statistics
Rank
36th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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137.7m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You are walking on the Beinn Bheula Schist Formation. This foundation consists of ancient sand and mud transformed into hard, layered rock by heat and pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN254095
Latitude
56.2458°N
Longitude
4.8194°W
Did You Know?
- •Derived from the Gaelic Beinn Chorranach, the name translates as the ‘mountain of the sickles’. This likely refers to the sharp, curved nature of its ridges or the steep, hook-shaped hollows carved into its eastern flanks.
- •Positioned centrally within the Arrochar Alps, the summit acts as a natural balcony for viewing the neighbouring peaks. To the east, the sprawling mass of Beinn Narnain is revealed, while the jagged, triple-peaked silhouette of The Cobbler (Beinn Arthur) is seen from a rarely photographed northern angle.
- •Most walkers approach the hill from the A83 at Butterbridge in Glen Kinglas, following the Abhainn Shira upwards. It is a significantly quieter alternative to the busy 'tourist' paths that snake up the nearby Munros starting from the head of Loch Long.
- •Standing at 887 metres, the hill is a mere nine metres short of being classified as a Munro. This narrow miss is a blessing for those seeking silence, as it remains largely ignored by the crowds heading to the more famous summits nearby.