Beinn nan Caorach

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Beinn nan Caorach
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Beinn nan Caorach
Highest point
Elevation 774 m (2,539 ft) [1]
Prominence 227 m (745 ft)
Listing Corbett, Marilyn
Geography
Location Lochalsh, Scotland
Parent range Northwest Highlands
OS grid NG872121
Topo map OS Landranger 33

Beinn nan Caorach (774 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland, It is located near the village of Corran in Lochalsh.

One of the smaller mountains in the immediate area, it is often climbed in conjunction with its higher neighbour Beinn na h-Eaglaise. It provides a fine viewpoint from its summit. [2]

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References

  1. "Beinn nan Caorach". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Beinn nan Caorach". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 19 June 2019.

Coordinates: 57°09′00″N5°31′16″W / 57.150°N 5.521°W / 57.150; -5.521