Scotland
Mor Bheinn
640M
2101FT
About Mor Bheinn
Rising steeply above the southern shores of Loch Earn near St. Fillans, this rugged Graham offers a surprisingly wild character for its modest height. The ascent through forestry and heather leads to a rocky summit ridge, rewarding walkers with an exceptional perspective over the loch toward the Highland Boundary Fault.
Key Statistics
Rank
236th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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327m
Nearest Town
St. Fillans
Geology
You are walking on the Ben Ledi Grit, a sturdy foundation of ancient sandstone that has been hardened and transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN716211
Latitude
56.3647°N
Longitude
4.0801°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Mòr Bheinn', simply meaning 'Big Hill'. While dwarfed by the nearby Munros, its bulky profile and status as a Marilyn make the title feel well-earned when viewed from the valley floor.
- •The summit serves as a grandstand for Loch Earn, offering a direct line of sight to the massive north faces of Ben Vorlich and Stùc a' Chroin, while the distinctive 'V' shape of Ben More and Stob Binnein is visible to the west.
- •Hikers often combine the peak with its lower neighbour, Creag Each, to create a circular route from St. Fillans that follows the line of the old Comrie to Lochearnhead railway before striking up the heathery slopes.
- •Given the commonality of the name, ensure you are standing in Perthshire before ticking it off; accidentally summiting the Morven in Caithness or the one in Aberdeenshire would involve a significantly longer drive back to your car.