Beinn Leòid
In the far north of Scotland, Beinn Leòid rises above the remote moorland between Loch Merkland and Loch Glencoul.
Beinn Leòid
| Height | 792m |
| Prominence | 495m |
| Meaning | sloping mouuntain |
| Lists | Corbetts (C172) |
| Location | East Assynt and Glencoul, Coigach and Assynt |
| Grid Ref | NC320294 |
| Lat/Lon | 58.22202, -4.86161 |
Beinn Leòid sits in a fairly remote setting between Loch Merkland and the wilderness surrounding Glen Coul.
Using stalkers paths for the most part, a fairly direct approach can be made from Loch More to the north or the forestry to the west of Loch Merkland. Away from the stalkers tracks, the area is quite wild and remote.
Routes up Beinn Leòid
Beinn Leoid, Meallan a' Chuail and Meall an Fheur Loch | |
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Hillwalking route up Beinn Leòid from Loch Merkland. Using fine stalker’s paths, this outing also bags Meallan a’ Chuail and Meall an Fheur Loch. Peaks : 1 Corbett, 2 Fionas
Ascent : 1175m (3850ft) Distance : 17km (11m) Time : 6:10hr* | |
Nearby hills and mountains
* Times shown are estimates – see timing notes on the disclaimer page for more information.
