Beinn Eighe
Beinn Eighe (Scottish Gaelic for 'file mountain') is a mountain massif in the Torridon area of Wester Ross in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. Lying south of Loch Maree, it forms a long ridge with many spurs and summits, two of which are classified as Munros: Ruadh-stac Mòr at 1,010 m (3,314 ft) and Spidean Coire nan Clach at 993 m (3,258 ft). Unlike most other hills in the area it has a cap of Cambrian basal quartzite which gives the peaks of Beinn Eighe a distinctive light colour. Its complex topography has made it popular with both hillwalkers and climbers and the national nature reserve on its northern side makes it an accessible mountain for all visitors.
| Beinn Eighe | |
|---|---|
Beinn Eighe from the track alongside Abhainn Bruachaig, east of Kinlochewe. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,010 m (3,310 ft) |
| Prominence | 632 m (2,073 ft) |
| Parent peak | Liathach |
| Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
| Naming | |
| English translation | file mountain |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Pronunciation | Scottish Gaelic: [peɲ ˈe.ə ˈrˠuəs̪t̪ak ˈmoːɾ] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Torridon Hills, Scotland |
| OS grid | NG951611 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 19 |
| Name | Grid ref | Height | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruadh-stac Mòr | NG951611 | 1,010 m (3,314 ft) | Marilyn, Munro |
| Spidean Coire nan Clach | NG966597 | 993 m (3,258 ft) | Munro, Marilyn |
| Sail Mhòr | NG938605 | 980 m (3,215 ft) | Munro Top, Murdo |
| Còinneach Mhòr | NG944600 | 976 m (3,202 ft) | Munro Top, Murdo |
| Sgùrr Bàn | NG974600 | 970 m (3,182 ft) | Munro Top, Murdo |
| Sgùrr nan Fhir Duibhe | NG981600 | 963 m (3,159 ft) | Munro Top, Murdo |
| Creag Dhubh | NG983604 | 930 m (3,051 ft) | SubMurdo |
| Creag Dhubh North Top | NG985607 | 909 m (2,982 ft) | deleted Munro Top |
| Ruadh-stac Beag | NG972613 | 896 m (2,940 ft) | Corbett, Marilyn |
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