Scotland
Beinn nam Fuaran
806M
2644FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
95th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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260m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are treading on a rugged base of hard, pebbly rock and dark, toughened layers of compressed sand and mud.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN361381
Latitude
56.5072°N
Longitude
4.6647°W
Did You Know?
- •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.