Where is Bynack More?

Bynack More is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.

How do I get to Bynack More?

The nearest railway station is Ptarmigan Station, about 4.0 km away. Its coordinates are 57.1382°, -3.5847°.

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.

Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands

Bynack More

Also known as: Beinneag Mhòr

Free admission

Bynack More — 1090m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Ptarmigan Station · 4.0 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Bynack More is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "1090m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1382°, -3.5847°.

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Official information

Bynack More is a prominent mountain located in the High Cairngorms, known for its distinctive pyramidal summit. Visitors can enjoy extensive views from the summit and explore the unique rock formations known as the Barns of Bynack along the ridge.

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: 57.1382, -3.5847
Address: Cairngorms, Scotland
Nearest railway station: Ptarmigan Station — 4 km
Official site: www.walkhighlands.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q3397024 (CC0)
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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