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Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

A' Bhuidheanach Bheag

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A' Bhuidheanach Bheag — Named summit at 936 m.

A' Bhuidheanach Bheag, mountains & hills in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Dalwhinnie · 7.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

A' Bhuidheanach Bheag is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 936 m.". Coordinates: 56.8705°, -4.1989°.

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Official information

A' Bhuidheanach Bheag is a broad, domed summit located on a spacious plateau east of the Drumochter Pass. The area is characterized by its wild and desolate landscape, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

From the Wikipedia article

A' Bhuidheanach Bheag is a Scottish mountain situated on the eastern side of the Pass of Drumochter, some 24 km WNW of Blair Atholl. The mountain straddles the border between Highland and Perth and Kinross council areas although the actual summit is in the latter.

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Background

Description

The high ground to the east side of the Pass of Drumochter takes the form of a huge undulating plateau, with an average height of over 800 metres, which stretches NE for 13 km to Loch an t-Seilich in the Gaick Forest. This area is often dismissed as uninteresting countryside, however it does contain two Munros which draws many walkers to the locale. A' Bhuidheanach Bheag lies to the southern end of the plateau and when viewed from the A9 road it shows many shallow ravines and gullies. The actual summit is out of sight from the A9 being sited back from the edge of the plateau. The rolling nature of the terrain makes A' Bhuidheanach Bheag a good hill for ski mountaineering. Despite its…

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Coordinates
56.8705, -4.1989
Address
Atholl, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Nearest railway station
Dalwhinnie7.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is A' Bhuidheanach Bheag?
A' Bhuidheanach Bheag is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is A' Bhuidheanach Bheag?
A' Bhuidheanach Bheag — Named summit at 936 m.
How do I get to A' Bhuidheanach Bheag?
The nearest railway station is Dalwhinnie, about 7.7 km away. Its coordinates are 56.8705°, -4.1989°.
Is A' Bhuidheanach Bheag free to visit?
Yes, A' Bhuidheanach Bheag is free to enter.
How do I get to A' Bhuidheanach Bheag?
The nearest railway station is Dalwhinnie, about 7.7 km away.