Beinn Direach
Beinn Direach is a grassy hill in Sutherland, north of Ben Hee, hidden from roadside view above Loch Merkland by Meall a' Chlèirich.
Beinn Direach
| Height | 689m |
| Prominence | 152m |
| Meaning | steep mountain |
| Lists | Fionas (F119) |
| Location | Srath Luib na Seilich to Loch Merkland, Loch Shin to the Pentland Firth |
| Grid Ref | NC406380 |
| Lat/Lon | 58.3021, -4.7214 |
Standing between Ben Hee and Càrn an Tionail, Beinn Direach rises with its lower neighbour above the lochs beneath Ben Hee's rugged northern side. Alongside these lochs runs a track, possibly following the line of an old drove road.
The hills themselves are largely grass-covered, giving relatively straightforward ground underfoot, though both present a more rugged character to the north. Beinn Direach in particular has a rocky northern face rising above Coire Granda, which drops steeply towards Glen Golly.
From the roadside along Loch Merkland, Beinn Direach is almost entirely hidden, with Meall a' Chlèirich itself only briefly glimpsed, and Beinn Direach only just visible beyond.
Routes up Beinn Direach
Càrn an Tionail and Beinn Direach | |
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Circuit from West Merkland over Meall a' Chlèirich, Beinn Direach and Càrn an Tionail with varied terrain and expansive north-west Highland views. Peaks : 2 Fionas/Grahams
Ascent : 965m (3170ft) Distance : 17km (11m) Time : 5:50hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
