Beinn Mhic Chasgaig

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Beinn Mhic Chasgaig
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Beinn Mhic Chasgaig
Highest point
Elevation 864 m (2,835 ft) [1]
Prominence 166 m (545 ft)
Listing Corbett, Marilyn
Coordinates 56°36′35″N4°54′00″W / 56.6097°N 4.9000°W / 56.6097; -4.9000 Coordinates: 56°36′35″N4°54′00″W / 56.6097°N 4.9000°W / 56.6097; -4.9000
Geography
Location Highland, Scotland
Parent range Grampian Mountains
OS grid NN221502
Topo map OS Landranger 41

Beinn Mhic Chasgaig (864 m) is a mountain in the Grampian Mountains of Scotland. It lies near the head of Glen Etive in Highland.

A steep and craggy peak, it is surrounded by high Munros and provides a very steep and challenging climb to its summit. Climbs start from Glen Etive. [2]

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References

  1. "Beinn Mhic Chasgaig". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Beinn Mhic Chasgaig". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 30 May 2019.