Beinn na Caillich, Knoydart
Remote Knoydart Corbett beneath Ladhar Bheinn, with superb summit views over Loch Hourn to Beinn Sgritheall and across the Sound of Sleat to Skye.
Beinn na Caillich, Knoydart
| Height | 785m |
| Prominence | 317m |
| Meaning | mountain of the old woman |
| Lists | Corbetts (C184) |
| Location | Knoydart, Knoydart and the Rough Bounds |
| Grid Ref | NG795066 |
| Lat/Lon | 57.09826, -5.64033 |
Beinn na Caillich rises at the northern tip of the Knoydart peninsula, overshadowed by the great bulk of Ladhar Bheinn. Though often overlooked, its isolated position rewards with striking panoramas: north-east across Loch Hourn to Beinn Sgritheall, and west over the Sound of Sleat to the peaks of Skye. Rugged and remote, this is a fine hill to climb in its own right.
From Inverie, Knoydart’s main village, a forestry track leads northwards before giving way to open moor, leaving around 4 km of rough heather and grassy slopes to the summit. A tougher alternative starts at Barrisdale Bay, with no path through very rough ground. Although linked to Ladhar Bheinn by a high col, the connecting ridges are steep and rocky, making Beinn na Caillich best enjoyed as a separate outing.
Routes up Beinn na Caillich
Ladhar Bheinn and neighbours from Inverie | |
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Hillwalk from Inverie up Ladhar Bheinn with optional detours to bag the Corbetts Beinn na Caillich and Sgùrr Coire Choinnichean. Peaks : 1 Munro, 2 Corbetts
Ascent : 1775m (5820ft) Distance : 22km (14m) Time : 8:25hr | |
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