Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Ben Avon
In or near Braemar.
Ben Avon — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ben Avon is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Ben Avon is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its distinctive granite tors, it reaches an elevation of 1,171 metres. The area offers various walking and climbing opportunities, attracting outdoor enthusiasts. Its rugged terrain and natural beauty contribute to the diverse landscape of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0833, -3.4500
Sources
- manual: geonames-2656748 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ben Avon?
- Ben Avon is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Ben Avon?
- Ben Avon — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Ben Avon?
- Its coordinates are 57.0833°, -3.4500°.