Scotland
Beinn Loinne
775M
2543FT
About Beinn Loinne
Situated between Glen Moriston and Glen Garry, this long, whale-backed ridge offers a quieter alternative to the crowded Munros nearby. The terrain is largely trackless heather and moorland, rewarding a steady climb with expansive views across Loch Cluanie toward the jagged skyline of the South Cluanie Ridge.
Key Statistics
Rank
136th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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98m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking over granite containing large, prominent crystals and layers of tough, sandy rock. Look for shiny mineral flakes in the stone beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH151077
Latitude
57.1229°N
Longitude
5.0559°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn Loinne, which is often translated as the 'Mountain of Elegance.' This likely refers to the hill’s long, graceful profile when viewed from the glens to the north, rather than the character of its underfoot terrain.
- •The summit offers a spectacular vantage point for the South Cluanie Ridge; the peaks of Creag a' Mhaim and Druim Shionnach appear particularly imposing from this southern perspective across the waters of Loch Cluanie.
- •The hill overlooks the historic route of the Road to the Isles. Following the 1950s hydro-electric developments, the original road and the old Loch Loyne Inn were submerged, though the tarmac can still be seen emerging from the water during particularly dry summers.
- •Despite the 'elegant' name, most walkers will find their grace deserting them during the initial approach from the north, which requires negotiating the notoriously sponge-like bogs of the flats below An Caisteal.