Beinn Dearg Bheag

About Beinn Dearg Bheag

Tucked away in the remote Fisherfield Forest, this rugged Corbett offers a wilder experience than its more famous neighbours. It is defined by steep, craggy sandstone slopes and a spectacular situation overlooking Loch na Sealga, providing an intimate perspective of An Teallach’s jagged ridges across the deep trench of the glen.

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• •The name is Gaelic for 'Little Red Hill', so called because of the warm hue of its Torridonian sandstone and to distinguish it from its taller twin, Beinn Dearg Mòr.
• •The mountain is almost always climbed in conjunction with its higher neighbour; the two are connected by a dramatic, high-level col that requires a steep and rocky scramble to negotiate.
• •From the summit, you gain an exceptional view of the 'Great Wilderness', specifically the massive, fortress-like walls of An Teallach and the remote waters of Loch na Sealga lying far below.
• •As one of the most isolated hills in the North West Highlands, most walkers access it via a long approach from Gruinard or by staying at the iconic Shenavall bothy.
• •Despite being the 'little' brother to the peak next door, the lack of established paths and the significant trek in ensure your legs will rarely register the difference in height.