Beinn Uamha

Rising above the northern shores of Loch Arklet, this rugged Trossachs Marilyn offers a quiet alternative to its busier neighbours. The terrain is characteristically pathless and heathery, rewarding a steep ascent with an excellent perspective over the western end of Loch Katrine and the jagged skyline of Ben Narnain and The Cobbler.

• •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Beinn Uamha', meaning 'Hill of the Cave', likely referring to the rocky recesses and overhangs found on the steep southern crags overlooking the Inversnaid road.
• •From the summit trig pillar, walkers can look directly down on the western end of Loch Katrine and the Royal Cottage, which was originally built to house Queen Victoria during the 1859 inauguration of the Glasgow waterworks.
• •The hill is frequently climbed in conjunction with its higher neighbour to the north, Beinn a' Choin, as part of a wilder circuit above the West Highland Way.
• •While the view of the Arrochar Alps across the water is undeniably impressive, the immediate terrain consists of complex peat hags seemingly designed to test the structural integrity of your gaiters.