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Beinn Bhreac
Beinn Bhreac (Speckled Hill) sits at 526m above Strachur on the eastern shore of Loch Fyne. Its name reflects the patchwork of heather, grass and outcrop that mottles its slopes when viewed from below.
Gaelic: “mountain, peak” · Pronunciation: bine
Quick facts
- Height
- 526m/ 1725ft
- Grid ref
- NN 02772 10255
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 50% · grass slopes 35% · rocky outcrops 15%
Most ascents begin near Strachur and follow a mix of forest track and open hillside to the trig point. There is no consistent path on the upper slopes; budget 3 to 4 hours for a there-and-back.
Terrain
A typical Cowal mix: forestry edge, heather moorland, grassy benches and scattered schist outcrops. Wetness varies wildly with recent rainfall.
In winter
Snow tends to come and go quickly at this altitude beside Loch Fyne. Ice on the trig point dome and on forestry tracks is the more reliable winter hazard.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 37m
- Edinburgh5h 13m
OS maps: OS Landranger 50, OS Landranger 55, OS Explorer 360S
Mobile signal: Poor. Loch Awe/Lorn area; limited coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:07
- Sunset
- 21:27
- Civil dawn
- 04:17
- Civil dusk
- 22:18
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