Scotland
Beinn Dronaig
797M
2614FT
About Beinn Dronaig
Tucked deep within the roadless wilds of the Attadale Forest, this bulky Corbett requires a long approach but rewards with isolation. Standing centrally between the Monar and Carron hills, its broad slopes provide a grandstand view of the remote peaks to the east, notably the jagged silhouettes of Lurg Mhòr and Bidean a' Choire Sheasgaich.
Key Statistics
Rank
68th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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434m
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
Beinn Dronaig is made of the Glenfinnan Group, formed from ancient sand and mud. Heat and pressure transformed these layers into the tough, crystalline rocks under your boots.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH037381
Latitude
57.3916°N
Longitude
5.2680°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'dronnag', meaning a ridge or the top of the back, which aptly describes the mountain's long, humped profile when viewed from the surrounding glens.
- •Most walkers use the Bendronaig Lodge bothy as a base for the ascent; once a shepherd's house and then an estate lodge, it is now maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association and sits right at the foot of the hill’s western slopes.
- •The summit offers a unique perspective of Loch Calavie and the 'Big Six' remote Munros, providing a clear view of the complex terrain that makes this one of the least accessible areas in the Scottish Highlands.
- •The hill is a classic example of a 'Marilyn'—a peak with a prominence of at least 150 metres—and it stands as a significant topographical barrier between Glen Carron and the Monar Forest.
- •The sixteen-mile round trip from the nearest public road at Attadale is long enough that the mountain feels less like a day hike and more like a tactical expedition into the interior.