Scotland
Beinn na h-Eaglaise South Top
676M
2219FT
About Beinn na h-Eaglaise South Top
Sitting south of the main summit in the rugged Applecross hills, this sandstone top offers a quieter alternative to its more famous neighbours. It provides a superb vantage point for studying the spectacular eastern corries of Beinn Bhàn, particularly the steep-walled Coire na Poite, away from the crowds of the Bealach na Bà.
Key Statistics
Rank
79th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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41.5m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on the Applecross Formation. This ground consists of sandstone packed with small, gravelly pebbles.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG905517
Latitude
57.5077°N
Longitude
5.4979°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn na h-Eaglaise', meaning 'Hill of the Church', likely a reference to the imposing, sanctuary-like scale of the surrounding Torridonian sandstone landscape.
- •The summit offers a direct, head-on view across the glen to the dramatic cliff architecture of Beinn Bhàn’s eastern face, including the deep, shadowed recesses of Coire na Fabaig.
- •Because of its proximity to the high-altitude road of the Bealach na Bà, this is one of the more accessible peaks in the region for those looking to start a walk already 600 metres above sea level.
- •Despite its ecclesiastical name, the terrain is more likely to offer deep peat hags than spiritual enlightenment, especially in the soggy dip separating this top from the main peak.