Scotland
Beinn Chroisg
411M
1348FT
About Beinn Chroisg
Overlooking the coastal village of Gairloch, this rugged 411-metre Hump offers a wild character that belies its modest elevation. Its heathery, rock-strewn slopes provide a grandstand view of the Torridon giants and the shimmering expanse of Loch Maree, making it a rewarding objective for those exploring the wild Flowerdale hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
217th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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115m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on the Altnaharra Psammite Formation. This rugged landscape is built from a durable, sandy rock formed from layers of ancient sediment.
Find It
Latitude
57.9602°N
Longitude
5.0443°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, with 'Chroisg' being a form of 'croisg' meaning a pass or crossing, suggesting the hill sat above a traditional route through the coastal interior.
- •From the summit, the jagged silhouette of Baosbheinn dominates the southern skyline, while the massive, fortress-like bulk of Slioch is clearly visible across the waters of Loch Maree.
- •On exceptionally clear days, the view to the west extends across the Minch to the distinctive serrated ridge of the Cuillin on the Isle of Skye.
- •Despite its small stature on paper, the hill is a classic North West Highland Hump, characterized by the kind of wet, pathless heather and hidden rocky dips that make a compass more useful than a stopwatch.