Scotland
Beinn Mhic Mhonaidh
795M
2608FT
About Beinn Mhic Mhonaidh
Rising above the Eas Urchaidh waterfalls in Glen Orchy, this quiet Corbett is often overlooked for the higher Munros nearby. The climb through lower forestry leads to a sprawling, grassy plateau, offering an exceptional perspective of the Orchy hills and the rugged peaks of the Black Mount to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
96th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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419m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are hiking over the Glen Coe Quartzite Member, a notably hard rock that forms the foundation of this peak.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN208350
Latitude
56.4731°N
Longitude
4.9097°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Mountain of the Son of the Hill,' or potentially 'Hill of the MacMonaidhs,' referring to a local family lineage.
- •Its summit provides a spectacular, front-row view of the massive eastern corries of Ben Lui and the iconic cone of Beinn Dorain across the glen.
- •The ascent usually begins at the Eas Urchaidh falls, where the River Orchy has carved deep, circular potholes and dramatic chutes into the bedrock.
- •Though often climbed as a single objective, it can be linked with its neighbour Beinn a' Chuirn to the west for a longer, more demanding day out.
- •The lower forestry tracks offer a masterclass in navigation, as several paths on older maps have been frequently obscured by new growth or harvesting operations.