Beinn Ghobhlach

Beinn Ghobhlach is a mountain in the Highlands of Scotland. It stands between Loch Maree and Loch Broom, rising from a landscape of lochs and forests. The peak is marked on maps at grid reference NH100919. It belongs to a group of hills classified by height and prominence. The hill is known as a Marilyn, a Graham and a HuMP, terms used by hillwalkers. The mountain is one of many in Scotland that attract walkers and climbers. Organisations maintain lists of such hills and update them regularly. A website called the Database of British and Irish Hills collects these records. Efforts are made to keep the original Gaelic names of the mountains. Local knowledge helps ensure the names are used correctly. A visitor to Beinn Ghobhlach finds open moorland and steep slopes leading to the summit. The view from the top takes in Loch Maree to the south and Loch Broom to the north. The surrounding area is quiet, with few buildings and little traffic. The climb is steady, with no technical sections, making it suitable for experienced walkers. The mountain’s slopes are covered in heather and grass, changing colour with the seasons.