Scotland
Beinn Duirinnis
556M
1824FT
About Beinn Duirinnis
Rising steeply from the shores of Loch Etive above Bonawe, this rugged Marilyn offers one of the most rewarding viewpoints in the southwest Grampians. Its lower slopes are characterized by dense woodland and historic quarrying, giving way to a broad, heathery summit with an unparalleled perspective of the massive Ben Cruachan massif across the water.
Key Statistics
Rank
176th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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250m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You are walking on ancient molten rock that cooled deep underground. This creates a sturdy, crystalline foundation of granite-like stone beneath your boots.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN021347
Latitude
56.4633°N
Longitude
5.2138°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a hybrid of Gaelic and Old Norse; 'Duirinnis' derives from the Norse 'dyr-nes' meaning deer headland, reflecting the Viking influence on the naming of the Argyll coastline.
- •Looking directly across Loch Etive, the summit provides an exceptional profile of the Ben Cruachan horseshoe, offering a clear sightline to the sharp peak of Stob Dearg and the distant granite dam.
- •The lower northern slopes are dominated by the Bonawe granite quarries, which have been worked since the 19th century and notably supplied paving setts for the streets of Glasgow and Liverpool.
- •Because the ascent typically begins from the sea-level shores near Bonawe, you are required to climb every single one of its 556 metres, making it a more substantial physical effort than many higher hills that benefit from high-altitude trailheads.