Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Beinn a' Chaorainn
Beinn a' Chaorainn — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Gordon Morrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Glenfinnan · 7.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Beinn a' Chaorainn is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Beinn a' Chaorainn is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is part of the Monadhliath range and is known for its rugged terrain and scenic vistas. The mountain attracts hikers and climbers seeking challenging routes and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and diverse wildlife, making it a notable destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8364, -5.5437
- Nearest railway station
- Glenfinnan — 7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611326 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beinn a' Chaorainn?
- Beinn a' Chaorainn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Beinn a' Chaorainn?
- Beinn a' Chaorainn — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Beinn a' Chaorainn?
- The nearest railway station is Glenfinnan, about 7.0 km away. Its coordinates are 56.8364°, -5.5437°.
- How do I get to Beinn a' Chaorainn?
- The nearest railway station is Glenfinnan, about 7.0 km away.