Beinn Dearg, Glen Lyon
Beinn Dearg is a grass and heather clad lump standing above forests and woodlands of Glen Lyon.
Beinn Dearg, Glen Lyon
| Height | 830m |
| Prominence | 201m |
| Meaning | red mountain |
| Lists | Corbetts (C116) |
| Location | Glen Lyon east, Rannoch Moor to Loch Tay |
| Grid Ref | NN608497 |
| Lat/Lon | 56.61893, -4.26897 |
Among all the Beinn Deargs, this one located on the northern side of Glen Lyon, roughly midway along the glen, is perhaps the most unassuming. Covered in heather and grass, this rounded Corbett is modest compared to its higher neighbours.
Most hillwalkers will opt to hike up Beinn Dearg as a short detour from the right-of-way that leads from Innerwick in Glen Lyon towards Carie on the shores of Loch Rannoch.
If bagging the circuit of Glen Lyon Munros, Beinn Dearg can be tagged in, requiring a mere 200m of additional ascent.
Routes up Beinn Dearg
Innerwick Corbetts | |
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Hillwalking route from Glen Lyon up Cam Chreag and Beinn Dearg, following estate tracks then short grassy climbs to the Corbett summits. Peaks : 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 755m (2480ft) Distance : 13km (8m) Time : 4:30hr* | |
Glen Lyon Munros | |
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Hiking route up the Munros north of Glen Lyon: Meall na Aighean, Càrn Mairg, Meall Garbh and Càrn Gorm, with option to extend to the Corbett Beinn Dearg nearby. Peaks : 4 Munros, option of 1 Corbett
Ascent : 1450m (4760ft) Distance : 17km (11m) Time : 6:40hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
