Beinn Chabhair facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beinn Chabhair |
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Beinn Chabhair viewed from below Beinn a' Chroin
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 933 m (3,061 ft) |
| Prominence | 314 m (1,030 ft) |
| Parent peak | An Caisteal |
| Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Hill of the Hawk |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Pronunciation | Gaelic |
| Geography | |
| Location | Stirling, Scotland |
| Parent range | Grampian Mountains |
| OS grid | NN36751793 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 50 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hillwalking |
Beinn Chabhair (which means "Hill of the Hawk" in Gaelic) is a beautiful Scottish mountain. It stands tall in the Grampian Mountains range. From its top, you can enjoy amazing views, especially looking down towards the famous Loch Lomond.
Discovering Beinn Chabhair: A Scottish Mountain
Beinn Chabhair is a special mountain in Scotland. It reaches a height of 933 meters (about 3,061 feet) above sea level. This makes it one of Scotland's important peaks. It's known for its wild and rugged beauty.
What Makes Beinn Chabhair Special?
Beinn Chabhair is listed as both a Munro and a Marilyn.
- A Munro is a Scottish mountain that is over 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high. There are 282 Munros in Scotland. Climbing them all is a popular challenge for hikers!
- A Marilyn is a hill in the British Isles that has a "prominence" of at least 150 meters (492 feet). Prominence means how much a hill rises above the lowest point connecting it to a higher peak. Beinn Chabhair's prominence is 314 meters.
Getting to the Top: The Journey Up Beinn Chabhair
Many people start their climb to Beinn Chabhair from a place called Inverarnan. The path can be quite an adventure!
- You might start by walking up a steep path next to the Ben Glas Burn. This burn (which is a small stream) has dramatic waterfalls.
- After the waterfalls, the route can become a bit tricky. You might cross some flat but very boggy (wet and muddy) ground.
- As you get closer to the top, you'll need to find your way around rocky areas. These are called craggy outcrops.
- Reaching the summit offers a great sense of achievement and fantastic views of the surrounding Scottish landscape.
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