Scotland
Brat Bheinn
342M
1122FT
About Brat Bheinn
Rising above the southeastern coastline of Jura, this modest but rugged Southern Hebrides peak offers a rough, typically pathless ascent. Though dwarfed by the island’s famous Paps, its summit provides a superb, low-level vantage point overlooking the Sound of Jura and the complex coastline stretching toward the Kintyre Peninsula.
Key Statistics
Rank
75th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Southern Hebrides
Prominence
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104m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You are walking on the Jura Quartzite Formation. This incredibly hard, crystalline rock was originally sandstone that transformed under intense heat and pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NR495662
Latitude
55.8243°N
Longitude
6.0008°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Brat Bheinn', which translates as 'Mantle Hill' or 'Cloak Hill', likely referring to the way mist clings to its slopes or the thick covering of heather and grass that blankets the terrain.
- •From the summit, walkers gain a distinctive perspective of the three Paps of Jura to the northwest, offering a sense of their true scale that is often lost when standing directly at their feet.
- •The view southwest across the Sound of Islay is particularly clear from here, often revealing the white-washed buildings of the distilleries near Port Askaig on the neighbouring island of Islay.
- •Classified as a Hump, the hill has at least 100 metres of prominence, making it a significant standalone top for those exploring the quieter, southern reaches of the island away from the main tourist paths.
- •The ascent is a quintessential Jura experience, featuring enough hidden peat hags and saturated moss to ensure your boots are thoroughly introduced to the local landscape within the first twenty minutes.