Scotland
Benty Roads
842M
2764FT
About Benty Roads
Situated on the expansive, high-altitude plateau south of Glas Maol, this rounded Tump offers a quintessential Mounth experience. The terrain is dominated by short heather and resilient mosses, providing firm but exposed walking. From its broad summit, you gain clear, uncluttered views across Glen Brighty towards the stony ridges of Creag Leacach.
Key Statistics
Rank
57th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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36.5m
Nearest Town
Clova
Geology
You are walking across the Glen Effock Schist Formation, where the ground is made of shimmering, layered rocks formed from ancient sand and mud.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO330765
Latitude
56.8750°N
Longitude
3.1009°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scots 'benty', referring to the coarse, tufted bent-grass that thrives on these acidic highland soils. The 'roads' suffix likely denotes an old high-level track or trod used by drovers crossing the Mounth.
- •It is frequently climbed as a secondary top when tackling the Munros of the Glas Maol circuit, providing a quieter alternative to the more popular main summits nearby.
- •From the summit, there is an excellent view across the deep trough of Glen Brighty towards the steep, craggy eastern face of the neighbouring hill, Creag Leacach.
- •Despite the name suggesting a well-maintained thoroughfare, the "roads" here consist entirely of boggy trods and deer paths that would baffle any modern Sat Nav.