Beinn Mhaol

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Beinn Mhaol

Ruined Blackhouse Settlement Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Beinn Mhaol is a prominent hill located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the western part of the county, near the village of Kinlochewe. The hill is part of the Torridon range, which is known for its rugged and breathtaking landscapes.

Standing at an elevation of 917 meters (3,009 feet), Beinn Mhaol offers majestic views of its surroundings. Its steep slopes and rocky terrain make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly hikers and mountaineers. The hill is often climbed in conjunction with its neighboring peaks, such as Sgurr Dubh and Beinn Liath Mhor.

The ascent of Beinn Mhaol can be challenging due to its rough and uneven terrain. However, the reward is an awe-inspiring panorama of the Scottish Highlands, with its vast lochs, glens, and distant mountains. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the Isle of Skye and the Outer Hebrides.

The hill is also rich in biodiversity, providing a habitat for various species of plants and animals. The lower slopes are covered in heather and bracken, while the higher reaches are adorned with alpine flowers. Birdwatchers may spot golden eagles, peregrine falcons, and ptarmigans in the vicinity.

Beinn Mhaol is a cherished natural landmark in Inverness-shire, attracting visitors from far and wide who seek to immerse themselves in its wild and untamed beauty. Whether it's for a challenging climb or simply to admire the stunning vistas, this hill is a must-visit for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

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Beinn Mhaol Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.419927/-6.6422036 or Grid Reference NG2146. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruined Blackhouse Settlement

Sandy Gerrard

Broken rocks and mountain grasses at Healabhal MhÃ²r

Mick Garratt

The silent journeyâHealabhal MhÃ²r's solifluction patterns

Mick Garratt

A sunny day view of a ruined shieling amidst a sea of bracken

Mick Garratt

Drochaid Peigi Siosalaiche (1)

Peggy Chisholm's Bridge carries the B884 Glendale road over the Brunigill Burn near its outflow into Loch Erghallan, just south of the township of Skinidin (Sgianaidin). In the early 20th century Peggy lived in a house near the bridge, of which no traces remain. The parapets have frequently had to be rebuilt following impacts by vehicles on the narrow road. The Ordnance Survey Name Books of 1876-8 record Brunigill as the name "applied to a house one Storey high thatched and in ordinary repair Situated about ½ mile to the South-east of Skinidin Property of McLeod of Mcleod"; this may have been Peggy's home. Alexander Forbes in his 1923 work on the place names of Skye derives the name from the Norse "Brunnr" indicating a ravine. This image shows the downstream side of the bridge. For the view from upstream see NG2247 : Drochaid Peigi Siosalaiche (2).

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Drochaid Peigi Siosalaiche (2)

Peggy Chisholm's Bridge carries the B884 Glendale road over the Brunigill Burn near its outflow into Loch Erghallan, just south of the township of Skinidin (Sgianaidin). In the early 20th century Peggy lived in a house near the bridge, of which no traces remain. The parapets have frequently had to be rebuilt following impacts by vehicles on the narrow road. The Ordnance Survey Name Books of 1876-8 record Brunigill as the name "applied to a house one Storey high thatched and in ordinary repair Situated about ½ mile to the South-east of Skinidin Property of McLeod of Mcleod"; this may have been Peggy's home. Alexander Forbes in his 1923 work on the place names of Skye derives the name from the Norse "Brunnr" indicating a ravine. This image shows the view from upstream. For downstream side of the bridge see NG2247 : Drochaid Peigi Siosalaiche (1).

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Allt na Banachaig

Flowing at little more than a trickle after several weeks with very little rainfall on Skye.

Richard Dorrell

Tumbled wall in Sunagill

Clearly a man made feature, this tumble of stones lie between the Allt na Banachaig and a natural rocky outcrop. They were almost certainly at one time part of an animal enclosure. What is surprising is that the stones have remained exposed, and have not been grassed over or buried within the heather.

Richard Dorrell

Shieling remains in Sunagill

The grassy mounds here are the scant remains of a group of shieling huts. There is also a barely traceable enclosure around them. The prominent hill in the background is Healabhal Mhòr.

Richard Dorrell

Hamara River

The water level is lower than usual following a prolonged spell of dry weather on Skye. The river flows north west and through Glendale before meeting the sea in Loch Pooltiel.

Richard Dorrell

Hamara River - smooth bed

It is not often so much of the river bed is exposed. As can be seen, the bed is mostly smooth rock just here. In contrast, just a few metres downstream, the bed is full of boulders - NG1946 : Hamara River - boulder bed. There has been very little rainfall for the past ten weeks or so on Skye.

Richard Dorrell

Hamara River - boulder bed

In contrast with NG1946 : Hamara River - smooth bed, the river bed here, just a few metres downstream is full of boulders. The water level is unusually low following a prolonged dry spell on Skye.

Richard Dorrell

Tough tree

The trunk of this Rowan tree starts out horizontally from a crack in the rock. It is the only tree of its size amid miles of heather moorland. It is growing on the bank of the Hamara River.

Richard Dorrell

Hamara River

The bright green patches on the hillside beyond the river are bracken. The river level is unusually low, after an extended period of little rainfall on Skye.

Richard Dorrell

Easy crossing today

A lengthy period of little rainfall on Skye has left river levels much lower than usual. This makes the crossing of the Hamara River an easy task, with so much of its rocky bed exposed.

Richard Dorrell

Sheep pen and dip

The tumbled walls here at An Leth Pheighinn have at one time been a dwelling, later turned into a sheep pen, but the pen is now disused. The stone and mortar rectangular structure in the foreground is a sheep dip.

Richard Dorrell

An Leth Pheighinn

A track from Fasach ends here, though a path continues. The ruin was once a dwelling, but was later used as a sheep pen. The pen is now also derelict.

Richard Dorrell

Ruined shieling by the Sunagill Burn

The burn is trickling down from Beinn an Fhraoich, which is in the background. The grassy mound on the left is one of a group of ruined shielings that were built here.

Richard Dorrell

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Beinn Mhaol is located at Grid Ref: NG2146 (Lat: 57.419927, Lng: -6.6422036)

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