Scotland
Beinn Sgluich
466M
1529FT
About Beinn Sgluich
Rising steeply above the shores of Loch Creran, this rugged Marilyn offers a vantage point far superior to its modest height. The terrain is classic west-coast rough grass and heather, rewarding the pathless climb with an expansive outlook across Loch Linnhe toward the peaks of Mull and the Morvern peninsula.
Key Statistics
Rank
211th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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216m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on a foundation of hard, glassy quartzite and dark, flaky rocks. These tough layers form the rugged, textured slopes of Beinn Sgluich.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM966512
Latitude
56.6089°N
Longitude
5.3149°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Beinn Sglùich, which is often interpreted as the 'hill of the dimness' or 'cloudy hill', likely referring to the Atlantic mists that frequently roll in from the Firth of Lorne to shroud the summit.
- •From the summit cairn, the view west is dominated by the long, low silhouette of the Isle of Lismore sitting in Loch Linnhe, while the distinctive peaks of Ben More and the Mull mountains form a jagged backdrop on the horizon.
- •The hill overlooks the historic district of Appin; looking north-west from the lower ridges, walkers can spot the iconic 14th-century Castle Stalker sitting on its islet in Loch Laich.
- •While its height of 466 metres might not intimidate on paper, the lack of a formal path ensures that your boots will be thoroughly introduced to the local peat bog before you reach the top.