Scotland
Ben Killilan North Top
671M
2201FT
About Ben Killilan North Top
Hidden in the remote wilds north of Glen Elchaig, this rugged shoulder of Beinn Killilan offers a quieter vantage point than its parent peak. The terrain is characteristically Scottish—steep, pathless, and often boggy—but the rewarding views south over the winding River Elchaig towards the Kintail forest are hard to beat.
Key Statistics
Rank
120th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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32.4m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
The ground here is mostly hard, crystalline rock formed from old sandstone. You might also spot dark bands of cooled magma slicing through the landscape.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG986325
Latitude
57.3388°N
Longitude
5.3468°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Gaelic 'Beinn Cill Fhaoláin', meaning 'Hill of Fillan’s Cell', dedicated to St Fillan, an 8th-century Irish missionary whose influence is found in several place names across the West Highlands.
- •While often bypassed by those aiming for the main Corbett summit to the south, this top provides a superior perspective on the deep, wooded trench of Glen Elchaig and the nearby entrance to the Falls of Glomach.
- •The summit offers a clear view of the massive, complex ridges of Sgùrr nan Ceathramhan to the east and the jagged profile of the Five Sisters of Kintail rising sharply across the glen to the south.
- •Reaching this point usually involves a lengthy trek through the Killilan estate, ensuring that even on a clear summer day, you are more likely to encounter red deer than other walkers.