Beinn Ruadh

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Beinn Ruadh
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Beinn Ruadh summit
Highest point
Elevation 664 m (2,178 ft) [1]
Prominence 501 m (1,644 ft)
Listing Graham, Marilyn
Coordinates 56°03′08″N4°57′47″W / 56.0523°N 4.9631°W / 56.0523; -4.9631 Coordinates: 56°03′08″N4°57′47″W / 56.0523°N 4.9631°W / 56.0523; -4.9631
Geography
Location Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Parent range Grampian Mountains
OS grid NS155884
Topo map OS Landranger 56

Beinn Ruadh (664 m) is a mountain of Argyll and Bute in Scotland. Part of the Grampian Mountains, it lies between Loch Eck and Loch Long in Argyll Forest Park.

A large and sprawling peak, its lower slopes are covered in forestry plantations. The nearest town is Dunoon a few miles to the south. [2]

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References

  1. "Beinn Ruadh". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Beinn Ruadh". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 23 May 2019.