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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Central Scotland

Beinn a' Chreachain

In or near Bridge of Orchy.

Free admission

Beinn a' Chreachain — Named summit at 1081 m.

Beinn a' Chreachain, mountains & hills in Central Scotland

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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
Bridge of Orchy · 8.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Beinn a' Chreachain is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 1081 m.". Coordinates: 56.5604°, -4.6476°.

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Official information

Beinn a' Chreachain is a mountain located in the Bridge of Orchy region, known for its scenic views and challenging hiking routes. Visitors can explore the impressive Coire an Lochain and enjoy panoramic views from the summit overlooking Rannoch Moor.

From the Wikipedia article

Beinn a' Chreachain (lit. "Mountain of Scallops") is a Scottish mountain, with a conical top, to the north-west of Loch Lyon.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
56.5604, -4.6476
Address
Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Nearest railway station
Bridge of Orchy8.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Beinn a' Chreachain?
Beinn a' Chreachain is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Beinn a' Chreachain?
Beinn a' Chreachain — Named summit at 1081 m.
How do I get to Beinn a' Chreachain?
The nearest railway station is Bridge of Orchy, about 8.7 km away. Its coordinates are 56.5604°, -4.6476°.
Is Beinn a' Chreachain free to visit?
Yes, Beinn a' Chreachain is free to enter.