Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Beinn a' Chaorainn
Beinn a' Chaorainn — Named summit at 1052 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Tulloch · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beinn a' Chaorainn is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 1052 m.". 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 extend their trek by adding nearby Munros.
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
- osm: n255424958 (ODbL)
- 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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📷 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 — Named summit at 1052 m.
- 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.