Beinn Lair

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Beinn Lair
Across Loch Maree to Letterewe - geograph.org.uk - 703131.jpg
Beinn Lair from Loch Maree
Highest point
Elevation 859 m (2,818 ft) [1]
Prominence 455 m (1,493 ft)
Listing Corbett, Marilyn
Coordinates 57°42′14″N5°23′21″W / 57.7038°N 5.3893°W / 57.7038; -5.3893 Coordinates: 57°42′14″N5°23′21″W / 57.7038°N 5.3893°W / 57.7038; -5.3893
Geography
Location Wester Ross, Scotland
Parent range Northwest Highlands
OS grid NG981732
Topo map OS Landranger 19

Beinn Lair (859 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands, Scotland. It lies in the Letterewe estate on the northeastern shore of Loch Maree in Wester Ross.

The mountain has two contrasting sides. The Loch Maree side is one of gentle slopes to the summit, whereas its northern flank is one of giant cliffs looking straight down into the glen below. [2]

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References

  1. "Beinn Lair". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Beinn Lair". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2019.