Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Carn a' Chaorainn
Carn a' Chaorainn — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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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
- Achnasheen · 5.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Carn a' Chaorainn 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
Carn a' Chaorainn is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its rugged terrain and picturesque landscapes, typical of the region. The mountain offers various walking trails for those seeking outdoor activities, providing access to its natural beauty and panoramic views.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5435, -5.0209
- Nearest railway station
- Achnasheen — 5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614093 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carn a' Chaorainn?
- Carn a' Chaorainn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Carn a' Chaorainn?
- Carn a' Chaorainn — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Carn a' Chaorainn?
- The nearest railway station is Achnasheen, about 5.0 km away. Its coordinates are 57.5435°, -5.0209°.
- How do I get to Carn a' Chaorainn?
- The nearest railway station is Achnasheen, about 5.0 km away.