Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Beinn Chaluim
Also known as: Ben Challum
In or near Crianlarich.
Beinn Chaluim — Named summit at 1025 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
- Upper Tyndrum · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beinn Chaluim is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 1025 m.". Coordinates: 56.4547°, -4.6193°.
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Official information
Ben Challum is a mountain located in Argyll, typically accessed from Strath Fillan. It offers a straightforward climb with rewarding views, especially from its less accessible side above Glen Lochay, where it presents a conical peak appearance.
From the Wikipedia article
Beinn Challuim (English: Ben Challum) is a mountain in the Breadalbane region of the Scottish Highlands. It is east of the village of Tyndrum, in the Forest of Mamlorn, an ancient deer forest at the northern edge of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. It is a Munro with a height of 1,025 metres (3,363 ft).
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Background
Description
With a height of 1025 metres (3363 feet) and a prominence of 450 metres (1480 feet) Ben Challuim qualifies as a Munro and a Marilyn. It stands at the head of Glen Lochay and is a prominent peak when seen from the head of that glen, its western slopes dominate the north eastern side of Strath Fillan. When seen from the south the summit of the mountain cannot be seen, being hidden behind the south top. The mountain name was originally written as Beinn Challuim before Ben Challum became the norm. However in recent years the Ordnance Survey have reverted to using the original name on their maps. The name translates as "Callum's mountain", which could refer to Saint Columba who is known in…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4547, -4.6193
- Address
- Stirling, Scotland
- Nearest railway station
- Upper Tyndrum — 5.7 km
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n258829659 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Beinn Challuim (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Summit ridge of Beinn Challuim - geograph.org.uk - 7745.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beinn Chaluim?
- Beinn Chaluim is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Beinn Chaluim?
- Beinn Chaluim — Named summit at 1025 m.
- How do I get to Beinn Chaluim?
- The nearest railway station is Upper Tyndrum, about 5.7 km away. Its coordinates are 56.4547°, -4.6193°.
- Is Beinn Chaluim free to visit?
- Yes, Beinn Chaluim is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beinn Chaluim?
- The nearest railway station is Upper Tyndrum, about 5.7 km away.