Scotland
Beinn Mheadhoin
1183M
3881FT
About Beinn Mheadhoin
Beinn Mheadhoin is the Cairngorms' sprawling, high-altitude playground. As the UK’s tenth highest peak, it’s famous for the 'Barns'—giant granite tors that sprout from the plateau like prehistoric skyscrapers, offering a surreal skyline for those who venture into the park's remote heart.
Key Statistics
Rank
14th Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
The Cairngorms
Prominence
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254m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
Cairngorm Granite (Silurian/Devonian Intrusion)
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM799514
Latitude
56.6027°N
Longitude
5.5875°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Middle Hill.' It’s a classic bit of Scottish understatement for the tenth-highest mountain in the British Isles.
- •The summit is dotted with the 'Barns of Beinn Mheadhoin,' which are massive granite tors. These bizarre structures were sculpted by selective periglacial weathering over millions of years.
- •You haven't officially 'bagged' this Munro until you scramble to the top of the highest tor. Standing at the bottom is just a very long walk to look at a giant rock.
- •It sits right next to Loch Etchachan, the highest lake of its size in the UK. Even in July, you’re more likely to find ice floes there than a comfortable place for a swim.
- •Trying to find the summit in the mist is basically a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek with a giant rock. If you lose, you end up in the wrong valley with very sore knees and a bruised ego.