Beinn Eunaich facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beinn Eunaich |
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Beinn Eunaich on the right
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 989 m (3,245 ft) |
| Prominence | 425 m (1,394 ft) |
| Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
| Geography | |
| Location | Argyll and Bute, Scotland |
| Parent range | Grampian Mountains |
| OS grid | NN135327 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 50 |
Beinn Eunaich is a cool mountain in Scotland. It stands tall at 989 meters (about 3,245 feet) high. This mountain is part of the Grampian Mountains range. You can find it north of a small village called Dalmally in an area known as Argyll and Bute.
What is Beinn Eunaich?
Beinn Eunaich is a special kind of mountain in Scotland. It is known 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, and climbing them all is a popular challenge!
- A Marilyn is a hill or mountain of any height in the British Isles that has a "prominence" of at least 150 meters (about 492 feet). Prominence means how much a mountain rises above the land around it.
Where is Beinn Eunaich Located?
This mountain is found in the beautiful region of Argyll and Bute in western Scotland. It's part of the larger Grampian Mountains range. The Grampians are one of the three main mountain ranges in Scotland.
Nearby Landmarks
Beinn Eunaich rises steeply from a valley called Glen Strae. This glen is a long, narrow valley often carved by a river. Many people who climb Beinn Eunaich also climb its close neighbor, Beinn a' Chochuill. These two mountains are often explored together.
