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Beinn a' Bhuiridh
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Beinn a' Bhuiridh
Highest point
Elevation 897 m (2,943 ft)
Prominence 169 m (554 ft)
Listing Corbett, Marilyn
Geography
Location Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Parent range Grampian Mountains
OS grid NN094283
Topo map OS Landranger 50

Beinn a' Bhuiridh is a cool mountain in Scotland! It stands tall at 897 meters (about 2,943 feet) high. You can find it in a beautiful area called Argyll and Bute, which is west of a small village named Dalmally.

This mountain is part of the Grampian Mountains, a big mountain range in Scotland. Beinn a' Bhuiridh is like one of the "horseshoe" mountains around a bigger peak called Ben Cruachan. People who love to hike often climb Beinn a' Bhuiridh along with its nearby mountain friends.

About Beinn a' Bhuiridh

Beinn a' Bhuiridh is a well-known mountain in the Scottish Highlands. Its name comes from Scottish Gaelic. It's a popular spot for hikers and mountain climbers.

Where is Beinn a' Bhuiridh?

This mountain is located in the western part of Scotland. It's in the region of Argyll and Bute, which is famous for its stunning landscapes, lochs (lakes), and mountains. The mountain is found west of the village of Dalmally.

How tall is Beinn a' Bhuiridh?

Beinn a' Bhuiridh reaches a height of 897 meters (or about 2,943 feet). This makes it quite a tall mountain, offering amazing views from its top.

Climbing Beinn a' Bhuiridh

Many people enjoy climbing Beinn a' Bhuiridh. It's often climbed as part of a longer hike that includes other mountains in the area, especially those around Ben Cruachan. The mountain has a steep northern side, which makes the climb exciting.

What is a Corbett?

In Scotland, mountains are sometimes put into special groups based on their height. Beinn a' Bhuiridh is known as a "Corbett." To be a Corbett, a mountain needs to be between 762 meters (2,500 feet) and 914 meters (3,000 feet) tall. It also needs to have a "prominence" of at least 152 meters (500 feet), meaning it stands out enough from other nearby hills.

What is a Marilyn?

Beinn a' Bhuiridh is also a "Marilyn." This is another way to classify hills and mountains in the British Isles. A Marilyn is any hill or mountain that has a prominence of at least 150 meters (492 feet), no matter how tall it is overall. This means Beinn a' Bhuiridh really stands out from the land around it!

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