Scotland
Beinn Dhorain
628M
2061FT
About Beinn Dhorain
Rising steeply above the silence of Glen Loth in east Sutherland, this rounded sandstone Graham offers a rugged, remote character far removed from the Highland crowds. Its position near the Helmsdale coast provides an expansive, airy feel, making it a rewarding objective for those seeking solitude and far-reaching coastal vistas.
Key Statistics
Rank
91st Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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416m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on the Ousdale Arkose Formation, a sturdy layer of sandstone that makes up the landscape of Beinn Dhorain.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC925156
Latitude
58.1168°N
Longitude
3.8256°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for "Hill of the Otters," likely referring to the wildlife once found in the burns that drain the hill's steep eastern slopes into the pools of Glen Loth.
- •From the summit, the view to the north-west is dominated by the unmistakable, cone-like silhouette of Morven and the broad, three-peaked ridge of Scaraben.
- •The hill overlooks the historic pass of Glen Loth, where a memorial stone marks the spot where the last wolf in Scotland was reputedly killed by a man named Polson in 1743.
- •Looking south-east on a clear day, the vista extends across the North Sea and over the Moray Firth to the distant outline of the Bin of Cullen in Moray.
- •Scaling this peak allows you to claim you have summited Beinn Dhorain while conveniently omitting the fact that you are roughly 140 miles north of the famous Munro of the same name.