Scotland
Beinn Dubhcharaidh
690M
2264FT
About Beinn Dubhcharaidh
Rising above the remote Corrieyairack Pass south of Fort Augustus, this bulky Grampian moorland peak offers a wild, solitary experience. Its rolling, often boggy terrain is typical of the Monadhliath fringes, rewarding the effort with expansive views across the Great Glen towards the distant, high ridges of the Affric hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
189th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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131m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are trekking across a mix of sparkly, hardened sandstone and solid, speckled granite that forms the rugged foundation of this fell.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH589199
Latitude
57.2480°N
Longitude
4.3401°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Gaelic 'Beinn Dubh-charaidh', which translates as 'mountain of the black weir' or 'black stony place', likely describing the dark, fractured rock found across its higher reaches.
- •The hill is frequently accessed via the Corrieyairack Pass, an 18th-century military road constructed by General Wade to facilitate troop movements between Fort Augustus and the south.
- •On a clear day, the summit provides an exceptional vantage point looking directly down the Great Glen, with the sprawling mass of Ben Nevis visible to the southwest.
- •Its classification as a Hump (Hundred Metre Prominence) is a fair reflection of the terrain, which largely consists of high-altitude peat hags and undulating moorland that demands sturdy boots and better-than-average navigation.