Scotland
Beinn nan Eachan East Top
951M
3121FT
About Beinn nan Eachan East Top
Situated on the spectacular Tarmachan Ridge, this high-level subsidiary peak offers a rugged, airy feel. The terrain is typical schist, providing a grippy but occasionally steep traverse between Meall Garbh and the main summit. It commands exceptional views south to Loch Tay and across the glen to the massive bulk of Ben Lawers.
Key Statistics
Rank
39th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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30.1m
Nearest Town
Stirling
Geology
You are walking on lime-rich mudstones of the Ben Lawers Schist Formation. This rock was once soft seafloor sediment, squeezed and hardened into the solid ground beneath you.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN574383
Latitude
56.5159°N
Longitude
4.3191°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn nan Eachan', meaning 'Mountain of the Horses', a reference to the historical grazing of hardy ponies on these high-altitude slopes.
- •Positioned on the narrow spine of the Tarmachan Ridge, the peak is a key waypoint on the classic circuit starting from the high-pass road at Lochan na Lairige.
- •From the summit, you can see the distinctive pointed peak of Ben More and the 'twin' summit of Stob Binnein rising prominently to the southwest beyond the village of Killin.
- •The surrounding slopes are noted for their rich botanical interest; the lime-rich schist soils allow rare arctic-alpine plants to thrive here that are absent on the more common acidic granite ranges of the Highlands.
- •While it comfortably clears the 3,000-foot mark, its lack of sufficient topographic 'drop' means it is classified as a Tump, serving as a quiet spot for a rest while others rush for the higher Munros.