Beinn nam Fuaran

Often climbed alongside its neighbor Beinn a’ Chaisteil from the West Highland Way at Auch, this rounded Corbett offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Its broad, grassy slopes lead to a wide summit plateau, providing a grandstand view of the Ben Lui massif and the sharp peak of Beinn Dorain.

• •The name Beinn nam Fuaran is Gaelic for 'Mountain of the Springs,' a reference to the numerous water sources and burns that emerge from the high, mossy ground of its upper slopes.
• •The hill is almost always climbed in a circular route with its neighbor, starting from the iconic West Highland Railway viaduct at Auch.
• •The summit sits at a geographical crossroads, offering views down the long reach of Glen Lyon to the east and towards the jagged peaks of the Black Mount to the northwest.
• •While the name promises refreshing springs, the flat summit plateau is famously efficient at holding water, often turning a navigation exercise into a test of how waterproof your gaiters really are.