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Beinn Mheadhonach

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Beinn Mheadhonach

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 Mheadhonach, located in Perthshire, Scotland, is a prominent hill/mountain standing at an elevation of 618 meters (2,028 feet). This distinctive peak forms part of the Grampian Mountains and lies approximately 10 kilometers southwest of Pitlochry. Its Gaelic name translates to "middle hill," which accurately describes its position nestled between the neighboring peaks of Beinn Dearg and Ben Vrackie.

Beinn Mheadhonach is a prominent feature in the landscape and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The summit provides panoramic vistas stretching across the vast expanse of Perthshire, including the nearby Loch Tummel and the rolling hills that characterize this picturesque region.

The ascent to the summit of Beinn Mheadhonach can be challenging, with steep slopes and uneven terrain, but it is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a moderate to difficult trek. There are several established trails leading to the top, the most common being the route starting from the village of Blair Atholl.

The hill/mountain is predominantly composed of schist and quartzite, giving it a rugged and rocky appearance. Its exposed slopes are covered in heather and grasses, creating a beautiful contrast against the grayish hues of the rock formations.

Beinn Mheadhonach offers a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various bird species, such as golden eagles and peregrine falcons, as well as red deer and mountain hares. The surrounding area is also home to a rich assortment of plant life, including heather, bilberry, and wildflowers.

Overall, Beinn Mheadhonach is an impressive hill/mountain that provides a challenging yet rewarding outdoor experience for those seeking to explore the natural beauty of Perthshire.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
Carn a' Chiaraidh Taken from close to the summit of Carn a' Chiaraidh, looking towards Beinn Mheadhonach.
Carn a' Chiaraidh
Taken from close to the summit of Carn a' Chiaraidh, looking towards Beinn Mheadhonach.
Allt Mhairc The steep banking of the Allt Mhairc in Gleann Mhairc on the route taken from Carn a' Chlamain to Beinn Mheadhonach. My camera & phone thankfully in a dry bag bounced down the banking into the river and headed downstream. Thankfully one of the group rescued it a bit further downstream before the waterfall.
Allt Mhairc
The steep banking of the Allt Mhairc in Gleann Mhairc on the route taken from Carn a' Chlamain to Beinn Mheadhonach. My camera & phone thankfully in a dry bag bounced down the banking into the river and headed downstream. Thankfully one of the group rescued it a bit further downstream before the waterfall.
On Beinn Mheadhonach
On Beinn Mheadhonach
Wall on Beinn Mheadhonach
Wall on Beinn Mheadhonach
Summit ridge, Beinn Mheadhonach
Summit ridge, Beinn Mheadhonach
Bràigh Clais Daimh Spur of Carn a' Chlamain seen from Glen Tilt.
Bràigh Clais Daimh
Spur of Carn a' Chlamain seen from Glen Tilt.
Old dyke, Beinn Mheadhonach. An old ruined wall across the ridge, high on Beinn Mheadhonach, at 790m. Its ruinous state suggests some antiquity. The ground up here is dry arctic/alpine heath, a mix of slow growing prostrate vegetation and gravels. The flanks of the hill are steep and bouldery falling into Gleann Mhairc and Gleann Diridh.
Old dyke, Beinn Mheadhonach.
An old ruined wall across the ridge, high on Beinn Mheadhonach, at 790m. Its ruinous state suggests some antiquity. The ground up here is dry arctic/alpine heath, a mix of slow growing prostrate vegetation and gravels. The flanks of the hill are steep and bouldery falling into Gleann Mhairc and Gleann Diridh.
Summit of Beinn Mheadhonach Despite the thick cloud, the nature of nearly all this square can be seen clearly. It's just tundra, a flat expanse of gravels with mosses and hardy grasses. Just to the north of here, the rock turns from schist to granite. This is almost certainly the summit at 902m. , although the books state it's further north. If this hill were 13m higher, there would no longer be vegetation surrounding the cairn.
Summit of Beinn Mheadhonach
Despite the thick cloud, the nature of nearly all this square can be seen clearly. It's just tundra, a flat expanse of gravels with mosses and hardy grasses. Just to the north of here, the rock turns from schist to granite. This is almost certainly the summit at 902m. , although the books state it's further north. If this hill were 13m higher, there would no longer be vegetation surrounding the cairn.
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Beinn Mheadhonach is located at Grid Ref: NN8875 (Lat: 56.860148, Lng: -3.8383305)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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Located within 500m of 56.860148,-3.8383305
Beinn Mheadhonach
Corbett: yes
Ele: 901
Graham: no
Marilyn: yes
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Prominence: 165
Lat/Long: 56.8608004/-3.8370639
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