Scotland
Beinn Iaruinn
804M
2639FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
89th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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445m
Nearest Town
Fort Augustus
Geology
This fell is built from tough quartzite and psammite. These are ancient layers of sand and mud that hardened into the sturdy, rugged foundation beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN296900
Latitude
56.9697°N
Longitude
4.8048°W
Did You Know?
- •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.