Where is Beinn a' Chaorainn?

Beinn a' Chaorainn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.

How do I get to Beinn a' Chaorainn?

The nearest railway station is Tulloch, about 5.7 km away. Its coordinates are 56.9286°, -4.6536°.

Is Beinn a' Chaorainn free to visit?

Yes, Beinn a' Chaorainn is free to enter.

How do I get to Beinn a' Chaorainn?

The nearest railway station is Tulloch, about 5.7 km away.

Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands

Beinn a' Chaorainn

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Beinn a' Chaorainn — 1052m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Tulloch · 5.7 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Beinn a' Chaorainn is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "1052m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.9286°, -4.6536°.

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Official information

Beinn a' Chaorainn is a mountain located in Glen Spean, featuring a straightforward north-south ridge with three summits. Visitors can enjoy scenic views and various hiking routes, including the option to combine it with nearby Munros for a more challenging experience.

From the Wikipedia article

Beinn a' Chaorainn is a Scottish mountain situated on the northern side of Glen Spean in the Lochaber region of the Highland Council area. The mountain which is located 30 km east-northeast of Fort William is one of several of the same name in the Scottish Highlands and should not be confused with another well known Beinn a' Chaorainn in the Cairngorms.

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Background

Description

Beinn a’ Chaorainn reaches a height of 1052 metres (3451 feet) and qualifies as both a Munro and a Marilyn. It stands in a section of the Grampian Mountains often known as the Loch Laggan Hills these include the Creag Meagaidh range five km to the NE and the adjoining Munro of Beinn Teallach which is just over two km to the west. Beinn a’ Chaorainn is usually climbed in conjunction with Beinn Teallach in a 13 km horseshoe walk around the Allt a’ Chaorainn, starting at Roughburn on the A86 road. The mountains name translates from the Gaelic language as “Mountain of the Rowan Tree”.

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Coordinates: 56.9286, -4.6536
Address: Lochaber, Highland, Scotland
Nearest railway station: Tulloch — 5.7 km
Official site: www.walkhighlands.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q4881347 (CC0)
wikipedia: Beinn a' Chaorainn (Glen Spean) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Beinn a Chaorainn from the A86.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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