Scotland
Beinn Mheadhonach
715M
2346FT
About Beinn Mheadhonach
Rising between the steep trench of Glen Tilt and the sprawling Beinn a' Ghlo massif, this rounded Graham offers a quieter alternative to its more famous neighbours. The ascent involves traversing rolling, heather-clad slopes, rewarded at the summit by a classic vista of the high Cairngorm plateaus to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
115th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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252m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on massive blocks of cooled magma. These granite-like rocks hardened deep underground, creating the solid foundation of this mountain.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN019368
Latitude
56.4824°N
Longitude
5.2172°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Middle Hill', referring to its central position sandwiched between the lower glens and the higher tops of the Atholl Forest.
- •From the summit, walkers are treated to an excellent profile view of the three main peaks of Beinn a' Ghlo, with the white quartzite screes of Càrn Liath particularly prominent to the east.
- •The hill is often approached from the north of Blair Atholl, using the track through the abandoned settlement of Shinagag, which provides a glimpse into the area's pastoral history.
- •Standing at 715 metres, it sits comfortably within the Graham classification, a category for Scottish hills between 2,000 and 2,500 feet with a minimum prominence of 150 metres.
- •Given its proximity to more celebrated Munros, you are far more likely to share the summit with a grazing red deer than another human being.