Scotland
Beinn Eilde
674M
2211FT
About Beinn Eilde
Rising above the wild moors west of Newtonmore, this 674-metre hill offers a quieter alternative to the neighbouring Munros. Its broad, heathery slopes provide a steady ascent, rewarding walkers with a superb perspective across the upper Spey valley towards the prominent western ramparts of the Cairngorm plateaux.
Key Statistics
Rank
120th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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147.3m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground beneath you is Strathspey Granite. This hard rock formed deep underground from cooling magma to create the sturdy foundation of this fell.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN563850
Latitude
56.9339°N
Longitude
4.3632°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic, with Beinn meaning hill and Eilde being the genitive of eild, or hind; it identifies this as the 'Hill of the Hind', reflecting the area's long history as a red deer habitat.
- •It stands as a prominent sentinel above Glen Banchor and is often climbed alongside its higher neighbour, Geal Charn, by those looking to explore beyond the standard Munro-bagger's path.
- •From the top, you gain a clear, elevated view of the River Calder winding through the glen below, backed by the sprawling western front of the Cairngorm mountains across the Spey.
- •Reaching the summit often involves a masterclass in 'heather-bashing', a pursuit that quickly explains why the nearby tracks in the glen remain significantly more popular than the hill itself.