Scotland
Beinn na Cloiche
645M
2116FT
About Beinn na Cloiche
Rising steeply from the western shores of Loch Linnhe, this rugged Ardgour Graham offers a quieter alternative to the busy peaks across the water. Its rocky slopes demand effort, but the summit provides an exceptional perspective of Ben Nevis and the Mamores, framed by the deep trench of the Great Glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
127th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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193m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
You are walking over sparkly, hardened sands and tough, crystalline rocks. These fine-grained, mud-based layers form the solid and enduring foundation of Beinn na Cloiche.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN284648
Latitude
56.7432°N
Longitude
4.8075°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Beinn na Cloiche is Gaelic for 'Mountain of the Stone', a reference to the weathered rocky outcrops and erratic boulders that characterize its upper slopes.
- •The hill is frequently climbed as part of a circular route from the Corran Ferry, often paired with the neighbouring Sgùrr na h-Eanchainne to take in the dramatic views over the Corran Narrows.
- •From the summit, the view eastward offers one of the best perspectives of the 'back' of the Mamores, specifically the long ridges of Binnein Mòr and Na Gruagaichean.
- •Despite sitting directly across the water from Fort William, the hill's lack of established paths means you are far more likely to encounter red deer than other walkers.