Scotland
Beinn Eich
702M
2302FT
About Beinn Eich
Rising steeply above Glen Luss, this grassy Graham offers a superb vantage point over Loch Lomond’s southern islands. While the ascent is a persistent pull, the reward is an airy ridge walk connecting to neighboring Doune Hill. It is a quintessential Luss Hill: quiet, steep, and exceptionally panoramic.
Key Statistics
Rank
153rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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157.3m
Nearest Town
Luss
Geology
The ground beneath you is the Beinn Bheula Schist Formation, formed from ancient sand and mud layers squeezed into tough, layered rock by immense pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS302946
Latitude
56.1139°N
Longitude
4.7325°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn Eich', meaning 'Hill of the Horses', likely a reference to historical grazing or the ponies used to navigate these steep slopes.
- •It is most frequently climbed as part of a horseshoe circuit from Glen Luss, linked to the higher Doune Hill via a broad, undulating ridge that provides consistent views of the Loch.
- •From the summit, the view east is dominated by the massive profile of Ben Lomond, while to the northwest, the jagged outlines of the Arrochar Alps, including The Cobbler, are clearly visible.
- •Despite the Gaelic name, you are significantly more likely to find your path blocked by a stubborn local sheep than any actual horses.