Beinn Mhic Mhonaidh

Beinn Mhic Mhonaidh is a mountain peak in the Scottish Highlands. It lies on the route between Glen Etive and Glen Lochy in Argyll and Bute. The summit is marked by a small cairn just east-southeast of a larger rocky mound. The mountain is listed as a Marilyn, a Corbett and a HuMP, terms used by hillwalkers to classify peaks. Several organisations maintain and verify these lists on the Database of British and Irish Hills. The height was last measured in October 2001. The mountain is one of many in Scotland’s central Highlands that attract walkers and climbers. Its classification reflects both its height and its prominence above surrounding terrain. The Marilyn category requires a drop of at least 150 metres on all sides. Corbetts are hills between 2,500 and 3,000 feet with a certain drop. HuMPs are hills that do not meet full Corbett criteria but still have a drop of at least 100 metres. A visitor reaches the summit by following paths from Glen Etive or Glen Lochy. The final section involves a short scramble over rocky ground to the small cairn. The views extend across Glen Etive to the peaks of Buachaille Etive Mòr and the Black Mount. The surrounding area is rough moorland with patches of heather and bog. The silence and scale of the landscape make it a quiet but rewarding destination.