Scotland
Beinn Eilideach
559M
1834FT
About Beinn Eilideach
Rising steeply above the eastern shores of Loch Broom, this Marilyn offers an exceptional perspective on Ullapool. The terrain is typical of the North West Highlands—rough, heather-clad, and often pathless. It serves as a fantastic vantage point for surveying the jagged silhouettes of An Teallach and the distant Coigach hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
125th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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187m
Nearest Town
Ullapool
Geology
You are walking across the Altnaharra Psammite Formation. This landscape is built from a hard, sandy rock that was originally formed from layers of ancient sediment.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NH170926
Latitude
57.8859°N
Longitude
5.0873°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Beinn Eilideach, meaning 'mountain of hinds,' a reference to the female red deer that traditionally graze the slopes above Loch Broom.
- •Although the Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar is the most obvious landmark at the top, it is not the true summit; the highest point lies on a modest heathery rise approximately 100 metres to the west.
- •The hill provides an uninterrupted grandstand view of the 'Great Wilderness' to the south, including the distinctive peaks of the Fisherfield Forest.
- •Due to its classification as a Marilyn, the hill has at least 150 metres of prominence, ensuring that the views towards the Summer Isles and the Coigach peninsula remain unobstructed by higher neighbouring ground.
- •While the name promises hinds, the mountain is equally well-stocked with knee-deep heather, a feature that ensures the descent is every bit as aerobic as the climb.