Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Beinn a' Chreachain
In or near Bridge of Orchy.
Beinn a' Chreachain — Named summit at 1081 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
- 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 Orchy — 8.7 km
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n258829862 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Beinn a' Chreachain (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beinn a' Chreachain - geograph.org.uk - 1537842.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently 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.