Beinn Iaruinn

Rising above the glacial wonders of Glen Roy, this substantial Corbett offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Great Glen giants. Its broad, grassy slopes lead to a high plateau where the reward is a unique aerial perspective of the Parallel Roads and the distant, jagged skyline of the Nevis Range.

• •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Iron Hill', likely a reference to the iron-rich, reddish-weathering rocks found across its slopes or historical smelting activity in the nearby glens.
• •Its southern flanks overlook the famous Parallel Roads of Glen Roy, extraordinary horizontal terraces carved by the shorelines of ancient ice-dammed lakes during the last Ice Age.
• •The summit is marked by an OS triangulation pillar and a cairn, offering a clear view across the Great Glen to the Loch Lochy hills and the vast, undulating Monadhliath plateau.
• •Though often climbed alone, the hill is separated from the neighbouring Carn Dearg by the Bealach Barnais, a deep pass that requires a significant drop and re-ascent for those linking the two.
• •In keeping with its name, the lower slopes often possess the weight of heavy metal; the peat hags and boggy approach are remarkably effective at testing the seal of any hillwalking boot.