Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Bynack More
Also known as: A' Bheithneag Mhòr
Bynack More — Named summit at 1090 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
- Ptarmigan Station · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bynack More is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: A' Bheithneag Mhòr. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 1090 m.". Coordinates: 57.1378°, -3.5848°.
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Official information
Bynack More is a prominent mountain in the High Cairngorms, known for its distinctive pyramidal summit that offers expansive views from the top. Visitors can explore various routes leading to the summit and enjoy the scenic landscape, including the notable Barns of Bynack rock formations.
From the Wikipedia article
Bynack More (Scottish Gaelic: A' Bheithneag Mhòr or Beinn Bheithneag) is a Scottish Mountain that is situated in the Cairngorms range, 16 kilometres east-south-east of the town of Aviemore in the Highland region.
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Background
Description
Bynack More is a Munro and a Marilyn which reaches a height of 1090 metres (3576 feet) and stands slightly detached from the other peaks of the range in the north eastern corner. Because of this it tends to be ascended in a single mountain trip. It is typical of many of the Cairngorm mountains in that it is crowned by a large plateau; however, it does look conical when viewed from some angles. The plateau has huge granite tors dotted across it, known as the Barns of Bynack. The translation of the mountain's name from the Gaelic is unclear - some books give it as a “kerchief or a cap” from the Gaelic beannag, others give it as “big little mountain” from beinneag while other sources suggest…
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- Coordinates
- 57.1378, -3.5848
- Address
- Cairngorms, Scotland
- Nearest railway station
- Ptarmigan Station — 4 km
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n382988709 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Bynack More (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bynack More from Beinn a' Chaorainn.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bynack More?
- Bynack More is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Bynack More?
- Bynack More — Named summit at 1090 m.
- How do I get to Bynack More?
- The nearest railway station is Ptarmigan Station, about 4.0 km away. Its coordinates are 57.1378°, -3.5848°.
- Is Bynack More free to visit?
- Yes, Bynack More is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bynack More?
- The nearest railway station is Ptarmigan Station, about 4.0 km away.