Beinn na Gucaig

Beinn na Gucaig is a mountain summit between Fort William and Loch Leven in the Grampians of the Scottish Highlands. It stands at grid reference NN062653 and has a trig point at its highest point. The mountain is classified as a Marilyn, a Graham and a HuMP, terms used by hill-walking groups to describe prominence and height. The name is thought to come from the Gaelic language, though its exact meaning is not recorded. Hill-walkers and climbers recognise it as part of a wider network of Scottish peaks measured for height and shape. Organisations maintain these lists and share them on the Database of British and Irish Hills. Visitors reach the summit by walking through open moorland and rough ground. The final climb is steep and rocky, rewarding those who reach the top with wide views across the surrounding glens. On clear days the peaks of Ben Nevis and other Grampian ranges can be seen. The mountain’s slopes are home to deer and grouse, adding to the sense of wild Highland scenery.