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Beinn Bheigeir
Southeast facing slopes of Beinn Bheigeir
Highest point
Elevation491 m (1,611 ft)
Prominence491 m (1,611 ft)
Parent peaknone - HP Islay
ListingMarilyn, Hardy
Geography
Beinn Bheigeir is located in Argyll and Bute
Beinn Bheigeir
Beinn Bheigeir
Location in Argyll and Bute
LocationArgyll and Bute, Scotland
Parent rangeIslay
OS gridNR429564

Beinn Bheigeir (occasionally anglicised as "Ben Vicar") is a hill on the Isle of Islay in Scotland, UK. At 491 m, it is the highest of the seven 'Marilyn' hills on Islay, and the highest point on the island. [1]

It is located in the south east of Islay in the Ardtalla Estate. One possible approach is from Ardtalla: Start by following the path north towards Proaig, then turn west towards Beinn Bheigier. Once some height is gained turn northwest to walk around the hill towards Bealach Corrach. Walk west towards the bealach, then steeply climb up to reach the summit.

A trig point marks the summit. On a clear day views include the Isle of Jura with the Paps of Jura, Kintyre, the Isle of Arran and most of Islay.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Beinn Bheigeir". The Gazetteer for Scotland. University of Edinburgh.