Record SL-445132 · Wikidata Q3396296
Ruadh-stac Mòr
Munro
Elevation
1,010
m
3,314 ft
Prominence
632 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
57.5937° N,
5.4294° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaBeinn Eighe (Scottish Gaelic for 'file mountain') is a mountain massif in the Torridon area of Wester Ross in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. Lying south of Loch Maree, it forms a long ridge with many spurs and summits, two of which are classified as Munros: Ruadh-stac Mòr at 1,010 m (3,314 ft) and Spidean Coire nan Clach at 993 m (3,258 ft). Unlike most other hills in the area it has a cap of Cambrian basal quartzite which gives the peaks of Beinn Eighe a distinctive light colour. Its complex topography has made it popular with both hillwalkers and climbers and the national nature reserve on its northern side makes it an accessible mountain for all visitors.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beinn Eighe - Ruadh-stac Mor | 1,010 m | SW 230° | 0.0 km |
| Coinneach Mhor | 954 m | SW 209° | 1.3 km |
| Sail Mhor | 980 m | SW 244° | 1.4 km |
| Beinn Eighe - Spidean Coire nan Clach | 993 m | SE 130° | 2.0 km |
| Ruadh-stac Beag | 896 m | E 82° | 2.1 km |
| Sgurr Ban | 970 m | SE 113° | 2.6 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beinn Eighe Trail | lwn | 26.6 km | — |