Scotland
Beinn na Gucaig
616M
2021FT
About Beinn na Gucaig
Rising steeply from the eastern shores of Loch Linnhe, this compact Graham offers one of the most revealing perspectives of the Mamores and the massive southern flanks of Ben Nevis. The ascent from the north is short but direct, rewarding walkers with a true sense of scale between the sea-loch and the giants of Lochaber.
Key Statistics
Rank
135th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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451m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
You are walking on Ballachulish Slate, a dark, clay-rich rock. These layers were once ancient mud that compressed into the solid foundation beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN062653
Latitude
56.7390°N
Longitude
5.1703°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn na Gucaig, which translates as 'Mountain of the Little Bell' or 'Hill of the Bud,' likely referring to the peak's rounded, conical profile when viewed from the waters of Loch Linnhe.
- •Its summit serves as an exceptional vantage point for studying the transition between sea and mountain; looking north-east, you have a front-row seat to the massive southern precipices of Ben Nevis and the start of the Mamores ridge.
- •Many walkers approach the hill from the West Highland Way near Blarmachfoldach, using the high-level path to reach the foot of the grassy slopes before a final steep pull to the top.
- •At 616 metres, it qualifies as a Graham by a mere six-metre margin, proving that being small enough to escape the Munro-baggers' lists is often the best way to ensure a quiet day on the hill.