Scotland
Bodach Beag
836M
2743FT
About Bodach Beag
Occupying a central position on the high eastern ridge of the Fannichs, this rugged peak sits between the Munros of An Coileachan and Meall Gorm. It offers a stony, windswept character typical of the North West Highlands, providing an excellent vantage point over the remote expanse of the Loch Fannich forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
32nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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132m
Nearest Town
Highland
Geology
You are walking on the Crom Psammite Formation. This landscape is made of psammite, which is a rock formed from layers of ancient sand.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH354877
Latitude
57.8492°N
Longitude
4.7735°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Little Old Man,' a common trope in Highland naming conventions where hills are personified; it stands as a smaller companion to Bodach Mòr located further west along the same range.
- •The summit provides a clear, un-interrupted view south across the full length of Loch Fannich, with the jagged skyline of the Torridon hills often visible on the far horizon.
- •Hillwalkers usually encounter this summit while traversing the high-level plateau connecting the eastern group of Fannich peaks, a route known for its vast, exposed terrain and lack of easy escape points.
- •Labelled as 'Little' only in comparison to its immediate neighbours, the hill still requires more effort to reach than most people's definition of a casual stroll.