Bidein a' Chabair

Bidein a’ Chabair is a mountain summit reached along the route from Mallaig to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. It stands on a ridge above Glenfinnan with views across Loch Shiel. A small cairn marks the highest point. The mountain is listed among the hills of Britain and Ireland because it reaches a height of 721 metres. It belongs to three hill classifications: Marilyn, Corbett and HuMP. The mountain is worth the journey for walkers who enjoy quiet ridges and wide views. It is one of the Corbetts, hills between 2,500 and 3,000 feet high that are popular with hill-goers. The name means ‘peak of the township’ in Gaelic, linking it to the crofting past of the area. The route follows old stalkers’ paths that climb steadily from Glenfinnan station. On the summit a visitor finds a simple cairn and space to stand among the heather. The ridge runs north-east towards Sgùrr an Utha, another Corbett. To the west the eye follows the line of Loch Shiel to the sea. On clear days the peaks of the Rough Bounds appear in the distance. The return walk drops gently back to the road through birch and oak woodland.