Scotland
Beinn na Gainimh
729M
2393FT
About Beinn na Gainimh
Rising above the northern shores of Loch Earn, this Graham offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. The terrain is typical of the eastern Trossachs—rough grass and heather with occasional boggy sections—leading to a summit that commands an exceptional perspective of the Ben Vorlich massif across the water.
Key Statistics
Rank
120th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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287m
Nearest Town
St. Fillans
Geology
You are walking on the Southern Highland Group. This rock formed from ancient layers of mud and sand that were transformed by heat and pressure deep underground.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN837344
Latitude
56.4873°N
Longitude
3.8903°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Hill of the Sand', likely referring to the crumbly, weathered grit and sandstone found in the erosion scars on its steeper flanks.
- •Most walkers approach from St Fillans via Glentarken, a route that passes the ruins of Morenish, a deserted settlement that provides a poignant reminder of the glen's former agricultural life.
- •From the summit cairn, the view north is dominated by the sprawling Lawers range, while the craggy profile of Stùc a' Chroin is clearly visible to the south across the deep trench of Loch Earn.
- •While the name suggests sand, any visitor arriving after a spell of rain will find the 'Hill of the Peat Hag' to be a far more accurate description of the underfoot reality.