Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Beinn a' Chreachain
In or near Bridge of Orchy.
Beinn a' Chreachain — 1080m high mountain in Scotland.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge of Orchy · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beinn a' Chreachain is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "1080m high mountain in Scotland". 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 impressive northern flank, Coire an Lochain, which features a scenic lochan. The summit offers expansive views over the flat terrain of Rannoch Moor, making it a popular destination for hikers.
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
- wikidata: Q4881349 (CC0)
- 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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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 — 1080m high mountain in Scotland.
- 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.