Beinn Dearg Mhor (Sligachan)

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Beinn Dearg Mhor
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Beinn Dearg Mhor from Loch Ainort
Highest point
Elevation 731 m (2,398 ft) [1]
Prominence 316 m (1,037 ft)
Listing Marilyn, Graham
Geography
Location Skye, Scotland
Parent range Red Cuillin
OS grid NG520284
Topo map OS Landranger 32

Beinn Dearg Mhor (731 m), is a mountain in the Red Cuillin mountains of the Isle of Skye. It is located between Loch Ainort and the settlement of Sligachan.

Beinn Dearg Mhor is the middle summit of the three big Red Hills near Sligachan, along with Marsco and Glamaig, the latter of which it is usually climbed in conjunction with. A fine, conical peak, its slopes are steep and covered in scree. [2]

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References

  1. "Beinn Dearg Mhor". hillbagging.co.uk. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  2. "Walkinghighlands Beinn Dearg Mhor". walkinghighlands. Retrieved 15 June 2019.

Coordinates: 57°16′46″N6°06′58″W / 57.27949°N 6.11598°W / 57.27949; -6.11598