Scotland
Ben Armine
705M
2314FT
About Ben Armine
Tucked deep into the Sutherland wilderness, this remote Graham offers a profound sense of isolation. Rising above the vast peatlands of the Flow Country, the ascent rewards walkers with expansive vistas toward Ben Klibreck and the sharp cone of Morven. Expect pathless, heathery terrain and a long, quiet day in the hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
72nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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243m
Nearest Town
Rogart
Geology
You’re walking on the Loch Coire Formation, where ancient layers of mud and sand were heated and partly melted into these tough, crystalline rocks.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NC694273
Latitude
58.2154°N
Longitude
4.2233°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Gaelic Beinn Àrmuinn, which translates as 'Hill of the Hero' or 'Hill of the Warrior', though it can also refer to a nobleman or steward.
- •This hill is almost always climbed in tandem with its neighbour, Creag Mhòr; the two summits are linked by a high, lonely ridge that overlooks the remote waters of Loch Coire.
- •From the summit, the landscape of the Flow Country is laid bare, stretching away to the distant, lonely peaks of Ben Loyal and Ben Hope to the northwest.
- •Navigating the boggy approach requires a tactical mindset toward peat hags that makes a game of grandmaster chess look relatively straightforward.