Scotland
Beinn Pharlagain
807M
2647FT
About Beinn Pharlagain
Rising above the western shores of Loch Ossian, this broad, heathery hill offers a quieter experience than its Munro neighbours. Its high, undulating plateau provides a superb perspective of the desolate beauty of Rannoch Moor, making it a rewarding objective for those walking in from the remote railway station at Corrour.
Key Statistics
Rank
100th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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38.6m
Nearest Town
Perth and Kinross
Geology
You are walking on the Gaick Psammite Formation, a layer of hard, sandy rock. This tough material forms the solid foundation of the mountain.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN445632
Latitude
56.7345°N
Longitude
4.5436°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Beinn Pharlagain is Gaelic for "Parland’s Hill." Parland is the Gaelic form of Bartholomew, and the name is traditionally linked to the MacFarlane clan who historically held territory in the surrounding districts.
- •The hill is almost always approached from the south-east via the track alongside Loch Ossian, starting from Corrour, which is famous for being one of the most remote and isolated railway stations in the British Isles.
- •The summit offers a commanding view of the great wall of the Ben Alder massif to the north-east, while looking south-east reveals the vast, watery wilderness of Rannoch Moor and the distant, symmetrical cone of Schiehallion.
- •It is separated from the higher Sgor Gaibhre by the Bealach nan Sgurr; this high pass was once a well-used route for those moving livestock between the remote glens of the central Highlands.
- •Because it is often treated as a mere stepping stone on the way to the higher Munros, the summit cairn frequently enjoys a level of peace and quiet that its more famous neighbours can only dream of.