Beinn Mhic-Mhonaidh

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Beinn Mhic-Mhonaidh
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Beinn Mhic-Mhonaidh summit
Highest point
Elevation 796 m (2,612 ft) [1]
Prominence 420 m (1,380 ft)
Listing Corbett, Marilyn
Coordinates 56°28′23″N4°54′35″W / 56.4730°N 4.9098°W / 56.4730; -4.9098 Coordinates: 56°28′23″N4°54′35″W / 56.4730°N 4.9098°W / 56.4730; -4.9098
Geography
Location Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Parent range Grampian Mountains
OS grid NN208350
Topo map OS Landranger 50

Beinn Mhic-Mhonaidh (796 m) is a mountain in the Grampian Mountains of Scotland, west of Glen Orchy in Argyll and Bute.

Climbs usually start from the Eas Urchaidh waterfall in Glen Orchy. The peak has forested lower slopes and provides superb views from its summit. [2]

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References

  1. "Beinn Mhic-Mhonaidh". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Beinn Mhic-Mhonaidh". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 28 May 2019.