Scotland
Beinn nan Cnaimhseag
568M
1863FT
About Beinn nan Cnaimhseag
Rising above the northern shores of Little Loch Broom, this rugged Highland Hump offers a quiet alternative to the nearby giants. The terrain is classic Northwest Scotland—a mix of heather, bog, and ancient gneiss. Reaching the summit rewards you with a staggering perspective across the water to the jagged skyline of An Teallach.
Key Statistics
Rank
122nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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109m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are trekking across the Applecross Formation, a sturdy foundation of sandstone mixed with small pebbles and gravel.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NC274177
Latitude
58.1149°N
Longitude
4.9310°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Beinn nan Cnaimhseag', which translates as 'Hill of the Bearberries'. These hardy, red-berried shrubs are common in the acidic soils of the North West Highlands and are found clinging to the rocky outcrops on the upper slopes.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for observing the remote community of Scoraig to the west, a peninsula settlement famous for being off-grid and accessible only by a coastal path or boat.
- •Hillwalkers often pair this summit with the neighbouring Beinn Ghobhlach, creating a circuit of the peninsula that looks out over the Summer Isles and the expansive waters of the Minch.
- •Given the rugged, unpathed nature of the terrain, the 'Bearberries' are frequently outnumbered by deep pockets of sphagnum moss, which are more than happy to accommodate any walker who loses their concentration.