Beinn Ime

About Beinn Ime

Rising as the highest point of the Arrochar Alps, this bulky Munro offers a straightforward but rewarding climb. Often paired with The Cobbler, its grassy slopes contrast sharply with its neighbor’s jagged schist. From the sprawling summit plateau, the view south towards the Gare Loch and Firth of Clyde is exceptional.

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• •The name Beinn Ìme translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Butter Mountain'. This likely refers to the high quality of the summer grazing on its upper slopes, which was historically said to produce superior butter from the cattle that pastured there.
• •Most walkers approach via the Bealach a' Mhàim, the high pass shared with the neighbouring peaks of The Cobbler and Beinn Narnain. While its neighbors are famous for rocky scrambles, Beinn Ime is predominantly a massive, grassy dome.
• •On a clear day, the summit provides a grandstand view of the Crianlarich hills to the north, including the distinctive profiles of Ben More and Stob Binnein, while the long reach of Loch Long stretches out to the south.
• •A less common but scenic approach can be made from the north via the private road leading to Loch Sloy, which provides access to the hill's quieter, more remote northern slopes away from the busy Arrochar paths.
• •Despite being the highest peak in the range, it is frequently relegated to the status of an optional 'add-on' by those who have spent their morning exhausted by the more technical terrain of The Cobbler.