Beinn Ìme

Beinn Ìme is the highest peak of the Arrochar Alps, reaching about 1,000 meters with a distinctive dome-shaped summit. From the top, you can see across many Scottish lochs and surrounding mountains in all directions.

An oval stone enclosure at the summit once marked the boundary between the ancient kingdoms of Dalriada and Strathclyde centuries ago. This stone structure shows where two powerful medieval territories met on the mountainside.

The name comes from Scottish Gaelic and means 'butter mountain', showing how Highland communities used everyday words to describe their landscape. This traditional naming reflects how people connected the land to familiar aspects of their lives.

The climb starts from the Succoth car park in Arrochar and goes through forested areas before reaching an open glen. Winter weather brings snow and ice, making the slopes much more demanding and requiring proper winter climbing gear.

Many climbers skip this peak when hiking through the Arrochar Alps, passing it by on their way to neighboring summits. This makes it a quieter starting point for longer mountain traverses through the range.

Location: Argyll and Bute

Elevation above the sea: 1,011 m

Part of: Arrochar Alps

GPS coordinates: 56.23688,-4.81676

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:47