Am Binneag

Hill, Mountain in Argyllshire

Scotland

Am Binneag

Coastal scene by the B8024 Looking south past West Loch Tarbert (the inlet on the left) to the southern part of Kintyre. — Coastal scene by the B8024 Credit: Gordon Brown

Am Binneag is a prominent hill located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It belongs to the Grampian Mountains range and is situated in the southwestern part of the country. Standing at an impressive height of approximately 841 meters (2,759 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, making it a challenging but rewarding destination for avid hikers and climbers. Its slopes are covered in heather and grasses, providing a picturesque setting throughout the year. The summit provides a commanding vantage point, offering stunning vistas of the nearby Loch Fyne and the surrounding Argyll countryside.

Am Binneag is also renowned for its rich biodiversity. The hill is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rare alpine plants and various bird species. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot red deer, mountain hares, and even golden eagles in this region.

Reaching the summit of Am Binneag requires a moderate to strenuous level of fitness and proper navigation skills. Several well-established trails and paths are available for visitors to explore, ensuring a safe and enjoyable hiking experience. However, it is advised to check weather conditions and be prepared for changing weather patterns, as the hill is often subject to strong winds and unpredictable weather.

Overall, Am Binneag is a remarkable hill in Argyllshire, offering outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers an opportunity to immerse themselves in Scotland's stunning natural beauty.

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Am Binneag Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.800947/-5.6404444 or Grid Reference NR7162. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coastal scene by the B8024

Looking south past West Loch Tarbert (the inlet on the left) to the southern part of Kintyre.

Gordon Brown

The road to Kilberry climbs Bruach nan Clach-muillin

Alan Reid

Islay comes into view from the B8024

Alan Reid

Moorland above Rubha Cruitiridh

Alan Reid

Stone dykes at Tiretigan

Snow-capped Paps of Jura through the trees.

Alan Reid

Farm track at Keppoch

Island of Jura across the sea.

Alan Reid

Patterns in sand

Accumulations of seaweed accentuate the contours of sand at the high-tide mark. The island of Gigha occupies the horizon.

Jonathan Wilkins

Rubha an Righ

Offshore rocks and a small promontory are formed by a particularly resistant outcrop of Dalradian schist. The population of cormorants on this coast is remarkable, and here are a group of over one dozen sunning themselves dry.

Jonathan Wilkins

Erosion platform with Jura

Pasture on the wave-cut platform stretches out for a significant distance below the relict cliff-line. This level is referred to as the Main Rock Platform and is a pronounced landscape feature throughout the Hebrides, arising through marine erosion at a time when relative sea level was higher than today. Debate continues regarding the age and origin of this feature, whose simplest explanation lies in the rebound of the land surface after the load of ice was lifted after de-glaciation. The profile of distant Jura fills the horizon.

Jonathan Wilkins

Seaweed, Port na Gaillinn

Luxuriant growth of very bright green seaweed on the upper shore of Port na Gaillinn. I believe that the seaweed is one of the Enteromorpha species, but it needs a closer look to be certain.

Jonathan Wilkins

Promontory of schist

Resistant beds of Dalradian schist finger out into the sea. There is a pronounced storm beach above the normal tide line, which makes walking difficult when weeds have grown over and hidden the surface. Gigha and Islay creep into the horizon, the latter with a surprising layer of cloud over its hills.

Jonathan Wilkins

Relict sea-stack

At one time this prominent rock would have been a small rocky island lying some distance from a shore with rocky cliffs, but relative lowering of sea level has left it stranded. It is one of several such features on this stretch of the Main Rock Platform, a 'fossilised' landscape feature well known in the Hebrides (see also NR7062 : Erosion platform with Jura). In the background can be seen both the extending platform and the relict cliff line. The sodden ground here supports a thick growth of Flag Iris and it is not easy walking.

Jonathan Wilkins

Sandy shore, Port MÃ²r

A fine little bay below the relict cliff line which lies in shadow at this early-morning hour. Such is the importance of access to such locations that a small track makes its way down the cliffs from the road.

Jonathan Wilkins

Port MÃ²r

A beautiful bay with a horizon filled by the distant island of Jura. There is another sandy bay without a name to the south-west of this little headland. The bay is developed in the Main rock Platform (see NR7062 : Erosion platform with Jura), whose relict cliffs are well displayed here.

Jonathan Wilkins