Breac Leac

Hill, Mountain in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Breac Leac

Trig point atop Ben Lomond
Trig point atop Ben Lomond Credit: Steven Brown

Breac Leac is a prominent hill located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 525 meters (1,722 feet), it is often referred to as a mountain due to its impressive height and rugged terrain. The hill is situated in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Breac Leac is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, thanks to its accessible location and stunning natural beauty. The hill is characterized by its steep slopes and rocky outcrops, which provide a challenging yet rewarding climb for those who venture to its summit. The ascent offers a diverse range of landscapes, including rolling moorland, heather-clad slopes, and dense woodland.

At the top of Breac Leac, visitors are rewarded with magnificent vistas that stretch across the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, it is possible to see the nearby Ben Lomond and the picturesque Loch Lomond itself. The summit also offers a fantastic vantage point to admire the Trossachs, a region renowned for its enchanting lochs and verdant hills.

Aside from its natural beauty, Breac Leac is also home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. The hill supports a diverse range of plant species, including heather, bilberry, and various grasses. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot a variety of bird species, such as the golden eagle and peregrine falcon, as well as deer and other mammals that inhabit the surrounding area.

In conclusion, Breac Leac is a captivating hill in Stirlingshire, Scotland, renowned for its challenging yet rewarding climb, breathtaking vistas, and diverse natural habitats. It continues to attract outdoor enthusiasts who seek to immerse themselves in the splendor of Scotland's scenic landscape.

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Breac Leac Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.185861/-4.6140152 or Grid Reference NN3702. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trig point atop Ben Lomond
Trig point atop Ben Lomond
Ben Lomond The waterfall Sput Ban can be seen left of centre.
Ben Lomond
The waterfall Sput Ban can be seen left of centre.
Boundary Fence Dilapidated boundary fence between the forest and the NTS Ben Lomond land. The top of Ben Lomond is in the distance.
Boundary Fence
Dilapidated boundary fence between the forest and the NTS Ben Lomond land. The top of Ben Lomond is in the distance.
Trig point, Ben Lomond A rather overcast and cloudy day on the summit of Ben Lomond (974m).
Trig point, Ben Lomond
A rather overcast and cloudy day on the summit of Ben Lomond (974m).
Ben Lomond A distant view of the mountain capped in mist.
Ben Lomond
A distant view of the mountain capped in mist.
Sota activation 2M0ROT/P & MM6SGO/P getting ready to activate the summit of Ben Lomond.
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Sota activation
2M0ROT/P & MM6SGO/P getting ready to activate the summit of Ben Lomond. Summits on the Air website LinkExternal link
Snow-covered Ben Lomond A long-range shot taken from the Corrie of Balglass near Fintry.
Snow-covered Ben Lomond
A long-range shot taken from the Corrie of Balglass near Fintry.
The Ben Appears Lower down grey skies prevailed - at 800m we broke through the clouds on the Ptarmigan Ridge route to the summit of Ben Lomond to reveal a different world.
First Munro for the Jack Russell pictured behind the figure.
The Ben Appears
Lower down grey skies prevailed - at 800m we broke through the clouds on the Ptarmigan Ridge route to the summit of Ben Lomond to reveal a different world. First Munro for the Jack Russell pictured behind the figure.
Quartz Outcrop Quartz outcrop on Ben Lomond
Quartz Outcrop
Quartz outcrop on Ben Lomond
Path on Ben Lomond Near the summit with a view over Loch Lomond towards Arrochar and Cowal.
Path on Ben Lomond
Near the summit with a view over Loch Lomond towards Arrochar and Cowal.
Ben Lomond Approaching the summit.
Ben Lomond
Approaching the summit.
Ben Lomond trig pillar Munro completion.  The pillar stood in for a cairn.
Ben Lomond trig pillar
Munro completion. The pillar stood in for a cairn.
Mist receding from Ben Lomond After a torrential hail shower, which shrouded the upper part of the mountain in cloud and whitened the ground, the cloud cleared dramatically.  Some hill fog still clings on in the north-east corrie (Coire a' Bhathaich - 'corrie of the barn').
Mist receding from Ben Lomond
After a torrential hail shower, which shrouded the upper part of the mountain in cloud and whitened the ground, the cloud cleared dramatically. Some hill fog still clings on in the north-east corrie (Coire a' Bhathaich - 'corrie of the barn').
Beginning (or end) of the Ptarmigan Path on Ben Lomond The route over the top named Ptarmigan is quieter than the main route up from Rowardennan, but still quite well-worn nowadays.
Beginning (or end) of the Ptarmigan Path on Ben Lomond
The route over the top named Ptarmigan is quieter than the main route up from Rowardennan, but still quite well-worn nowadays.
Ben Lomond seen from Duncryne A view up Loch Lomond.
Ben Lomond seen from Duncryne
A view up Loch Lomond.
Sron Aonaich Heading towards Ben Lomond.
Sron Aonaich
Heading towards Ben Lomond.
The Ben Lomond hill path. Looking back towards Loch Lomond.
The Ben Lomond hill path.
Looking back towards Loch Lomond.
The Ben Lomond hill path. Rough weather on Ben Lomond.
The Ben Lomond hill path.
Rough weather on Ben Lomond.
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Breac Leac is located at Grid Ref: NN3702 (Lat: 56.185861, Lng: -4.6140152)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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