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Beinn a' Chait

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Beinn a' Chait

Snowdrift remnant in a hollow on Beinn Mheadhonach After a January in which a large cell of high pressure has lingered around the British Isles, leading to generally dry conditions, there is very little snow for the time of year on the hills of the Highlands, and this was one of the few small patches to be found on Beinn Mheadhonach ('middle hill').
Snowdrift remnant in a hollow on Beinn Mheadhonach Credit: Alan O'Dowd

Beinn a' Chait, also known as The Cat's Hill, is a prominent hill located in Perthshire, Scotland. With an elevation of 653 meters (2,142 feet), it is classified as a Corbett, which is a Scottish term for a mountain between 2,500 and 3,000 feet in height.

Situated about 11 kilometers (7 miles) southwest of the village of Killin, Beinn a' Chait offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Its location within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park adds to its natural beauty, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The hill is composed of granite and features a rugged terrain, characterized by steep slopes and rocky outcrops. The ascent to the summit can be challenging, but there are various well-defined paths and tracks that make the climb more accessible for hikers. The route to the top offers diverse scenery, including dense forests, open moorland, and picturesque streams.

From the summit, hikers are rewarded with stunning vistas of Loch Tay, one of Scotland's largest and most beautiful freshwater lochs. On clear days, the view extends to the surrounding mountains, such as Ben Lawers and Meall Ghaordaidh.

Beinn a' Chait attracts visitors throughout the year, with summer providing the best weather conditions for hiking. However, caution must be exercised during winter months due to potential snow and ice hazards. Overall, Beinn a' Chait is a remarkable natural landmark, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to explore the breathtaking beauty of Perthshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.851323/-3.8626602 or Grid Reference NN8674. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Snowdrift remnant in a hollow on Beinn Mheadhonach After a January in which a large cell of high pressure has lingered around the British Isles, leading to generally dry conditions, there is very little snow for the time of year on the hills of the Highlands, and this was one of the few small patches to be found on Beinn Mheadhonach ('middle hill').
Snowdrift remnant in a hollow on Beinn Mheadhonach
After a January in which a large cell of high pressure has lingered around the British Isles, leading to generally dry conditions, there is very little snow for the time of year on the hills of the Highlands, and this was one of the few small patches to be found on Beinn Mheadhonach ('middle hill').
Murky conditions on Beinn Mheadhonach The tundra-like plateau area that forms the higher part of Beinn Mheadhonach ('middle hill') is looking very bare of snow for the time of year, as a persistent cell of high pressure centred around the British Isles has led to dry conditions through much of January.
Murky conditions on Beinn Mheadhonach
The tundra-like plateau area that forms the higher part of Beinn Mheadhonach ('middle hill') is looking very bare of snow for the time of year, as a persistent cell of high pressure centred around the British Isles has led to dry conditions through much of January.
Featureless plateau near the summit of Beinn Mheadhonach The tundra-like plateau area that forms the higher part of Beinn Mheadhonach ('middle hill') is looking very bare of snow for the time of year, as a persistent cell of high pressure centred around the British Isles has led to dry conditions through much of January.
Featureless plateau near the summit of Beinn Mheadhonach
The tundra-like plateau area that forms the higher part of Beinn Mheadhonach ('middle hill') is looking very bare of snow for the time of year, as a persistent cell of high pressure centred around the British Isles has led to dry conditions through much of January.
Allt Sheicheachan
Allt Sheicheachan
Track on side of Beinn a' Chait
Track on side of Beinn a' Chait
Stone cairn and shelter The cairn is probably a marker for the shelter, for use by estate activities.
Stone cairn and shelter
The cairn is probably a marker for the shelter, for use by estate activities.
Not so new Track Though not on older OS maps this track has been here for at least 12 years and speeds progress into the hills north of Blair Atholl. The track is on the slopes of Beinn a' Chait, while Beinn Dearg finally comes into view, with Glen Bruar to its left. A lovely day to be in the hills.
Not so new Track
Though not on older OS maps this track has been here for at least 12 years and speeds progress into the hills north of Blair Atholl. The track is on the slopes of Beinn a' Chait, while Beinn Dearg finally comes into view, with Glen Bruar to its left. A lovely day to be in the hills.
View from the Ford On a lovely summer's day this is the view from the ford over the Allt Scheicheachan between Beinn Dearg and Beinn a' Chait. In the distance are the hills above Kinloch Rannoch.
View from the Ford
On a lovely summer's day this is the view from the ford over the Allt Scheicheachan between Beinn Dearg and Beinn a' Chait. In the distance are the hills above Kinloch Rannoch.
Rocks and heather on south ridge of Beinn Mheadhonach Beinn Mheadhonach lies to the north side of Glen Tilt, a long narrow ridge dividing a tributary valley of the Tilt into two - Gleann Mhairc and Gleann Diridh. The distant mountain is Ben Vrackie.
Rocks and heather on south ridge of Beinn Mheadhonach
Beinn Mheadhonach lies to the north side of Glen Tilt, a long narrow ridge dividing a tributary valley of the Tilt into two - Gleann Mhairc and Gleann Diridh. The distant mountain is Ben Vrackie.
Cairn on summit ridge of Beinn Mheadhonach Beinn Mheadhonach has a long narrow summit ridge with maps showing two contour rings of 900m. The northern location has a spot height at 901m and seems to be the accepted summit; the cairn seen here however at the other position is larger and may well occupy the highest ground. There's very little in it and hill baggers will surely visit both tops! Carn a’ Chlamain and Beinn a’ Ghlo are the distant mountains with the triple Munro of Beinn a' Ghlo being the hill group to the right.
Cairn on summit ridge of Beinn Mheadhonach
Beinn Mheadhonach has a long narrow summit ridge with maps showing two contour rings of 900m. The northern location has a spot height at 901m and seems to be the accepted summit; the cairn seen here however at the other position is larger and may well occupy the highest ground. There's very little in it and hill baggers will surely visit both tops! Carn a’ Chlamain and Beinn a’ Ghlo are the distant mountains with the triple Munro of Beinn a' Ghlo being the hill group to the right.
Beinn Mheadhonach - the 901m area Beinn Mheadhonach is mapped as having two contour rings at 900m; this is the northern position where a spot height of 901m is recorded on OS maps; it may or may not be the higher of the two locations. Certainly the larger cairn is at the southern, (the other) location which suggests that visitors on the whole may regard that as the actual summit - not that that is conclusive! The surrounding area is stony and very sparsely vegetated. Distantly can be seen Carn a’ Chlamain (behind the climber's head) and Beinn a’ Ghlo, the snowed domes to the right.
Beinn Mheadhonach - the 901m area
Beinn Mheadhonach is mapped as having two contour rings at 900m; this is the northern position where a spot height of 901m is recorded on OS maps; it may or may not be the higher of the two locations. Certainly the larger cairn is at the southern, (the other) location which suggests that visitors on the whole may regard that as the actual summit - not that that is conclusive! The surrounding area is stony and very sparsely vegetated. Distantly can be seen Carn a’ Chlamain (behind the climber's head) and Beinn a’ Ghlo, the snowed domes to the right.
Wall crossing south ridge of Beinn Mheadhonach The wall, of little use now as any barrier, crosses the long south ridge of Beinn Mheadhonach at 790m. The snowed domes of Beinn a’ Ghlo with Carn Liath to the right showing just snow patches, are the distant mountains.
Wall crossing south ridge of Beinn Mheadhonach
The wall, of little use now as any barrier, crosses the long south ridge of Beinn Mheadhonach at 790m. The snowed domes of Beinn a’ Ghlo with Carn Liath to the right showing just snow patches, are the distant mountains.
Track above the Allt Slanaidh A fairly recent track linking lower Glen Tilt with the Allt Sheicheachan path.
Track above the Allt Slanaidh
A fairly recent track linking lower Glen Tilt with the Allt Sheicheachan path.
New track This is a fairly new track, running along the western slopes of Beinn a' Chait.
New track
This is a fairly new track, running along the western slopes of Beinn a' Chait.
Beinn a' Chait Beinn a' Chait viewed from the path linking the Allt Slanaidh with the Allt Diridh.
Beinn a' Chait
Beinn a' Chait viewed from the path linking the Allt Slanaidh with the Allt Diridh.
Wall, Beinn Mheadhonach From Beinn Mheadhonach I wanted to reach the path in Gleann Diridh so I followed the wall down very steep hillside.
Wall, Beinn Mheadhonach
From Beinn Mheadhonach I wanted to reach the path in Gleann Diridh so I followed the wall down very steep hillside.
Allt Diridh Looking up the Allt Diridh in the remote Gleann Diridh.
Allt Diridh
Looking up the Allt Diridh in the remote Gleann Diridh.
On Beinn Mheadhonach
On Beinn Mheadhonach
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Beinn a' Chait is located at Grid Ref: NN8674 (Lat: 56.851323, Lng: -3.8626602)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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Located within 500m of 56.851323,-3.8626602
Beinn a' Chait
Ele: 896
Natural: peak
Source: OS7
Lat/Long: 56.8515838/-3.861928
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