Scotland
Beinn Teallach
915M
3001FT
About Beinn Teallach
Often climbed alongside its higher neighbour, Beinn a' Chaorainn, this rounded Munro offers a quieter alternative to the busier Nevis range. While the lower slopes are famously boggy, the summit provides a clear perspective of the steep, rocky corries of the neighbouring Grey Corries and the remote Alder Forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
28th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Grampians
Prominence
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301.5m
Nearest Town
Fort Augustus
Geology
You are trekking across a foundation of pale granite and tough, layered rocks that began as ancient sands and muds.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN361859
Latitude
56.9353°N
Longitude
4.6953°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic for 'Hill of the Forge' or 'Anvil Hill', likely describing the mountain’s broad, sturdy profile when viewed from the south.
- •It is a member of the Munro family by the narrowest of margins; it was actually demoted to Corbett status in 1953 before being reinstated as a Munro in 1984 after more accurate surveying.
- •The standard circuit from Glen Spean involves crossing the Lairig Leacach, an ancient pass that historically served as a vital drove road for moving cattle between Lochaber and Badenoch.
- •The summit offers a particularly fine view of the dramatic east face of Beinn a' Chaorainn, where the massive cornices can linger well into the spring months.
- •Navigating the lower slopes requires the nimble footwork of a ballet dancer to avoid the expansive peat bogs, which have a legendary reputation for claiming the dignity of unsuspecting walkers.