Type
Mountain, Valley
Area of origin
Ireland, Scotland
Area of use
Scotland
Synonyms
Related terms
A low point on a mountain ridge, often where a pass crosses the ridge. Equivalent to a gap, col or saddle. [N.W.]
Etymology
Scottish Gaelic. Derived from the Irish Gaelic word belach. [N.W.]
Example locations
- Bealach a' Chornaidh
Quinag, Unapool, Scotland - Bealach na Bà
Applecross, Scotland
Entry contributors:
Nick West, Rog Whitfield, Drew Love-Jones