Scotland
Beinn Tharsuinn West Top
795M
2608FT
About Beinn Tharsuinn West Top
Rising deep within the Fisherfield Forest, this rugged spur forms part of the sprawling western ridge of its parent Munro. It offers an exceptional vantage point over the 'Great Wilderness', looking directly across the depths of Gleann na Muice toward the jagged silhouettes of the Dundonnell mountains and An Teallach.
Key Statistics
Rank
69th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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93m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on hard, sandy rocks from the Morar Group. Known as psammite, these durable layers form the rugged foundation of this peak.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH043429
Latitude
57.4349°N
Longitude
5.2619°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Beinn Tharsuinn comes from the Gaelic for 'transverse hill' or 'the hill across'. This likely refers to the mountain's orientation, as the ridge sits at an angle to the primary north-south glens of the Fisherfield Forest.
- •This peak is situated in the heart of the Letterewe and Fisherfield estates, an area famously dubbed the 'Great Wilderness' due to its status as one of the most remote and uninhabited tracts of land in the United Kingdom.
- •The summit offers a spectacular, close-quarter view of the iconic 'Tennis Court' to the east—a surprisingly level, mossy plateau found on the shoulder of the main mountain mass.
- •Looking north from the top, the view is dominated by the massive, tiered sandstone layers of An Teallach and the sharp, shattered ridge of Mullach Coire mhic Fhearchair.
- •Given the legendary length of the walk-in to this area, most hikers are too focused on the nearby Munros to bother with this minor top, making it a sanctuary for those who find the most remote mountains in Scotland still a bit too crowded.