Scotland
Beinn Mhic Mhonaidh East Top
679M
2227FT
About Beinn Mhic Mhonaidh East Top
Set deep within the rugged backcountry between Glen Strae and Glen Orchy, this eastern subsidiary offers a quieter perspective than the main summit. The terrain is classic West Highland moorland, featuring a mix of rough grass and peat hags that demand sturdy boots and a steady pace across the broad plateau.
Key Statistics
Rank
129th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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32.3m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of exceptionally hard quartzite and shimmery, sandy stone. These durable rocks form the rugged, solid backbone of the mountain.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN221355
Latitude
56.4784°N
Longitude
4.8887°W
Did You Know?
- •The Gaelic name translates as 'The Hill of the Son of the Hill-dweller' or 'MacMhonaidh’s Hill,' a name associated with the rugged high ground that historically separated the territories of the MacGregors and the Campbells.
- •Although it is lower than the main summit to the west, the East Top provides a superior vantage point for looking straight down the long, lonely trough of Glen Strae towards the waters of Loch Awe.
- •The summit is marked by a modest cairn, reached via a high-level traverse across an undulating plateau dotted with small lochans and peat hags that can be notoriously difficult to navigate when the mist drops.
- •Situated in the quiet gap between the popular Munros of the Tyndrum hills and the Orchy peaks, you are significantly more likely to encounter a herd of red deer than a fellow walker on these slopes.