Ben Cleuch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ben Cleuch |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 721 m (2,365 ft) |
| Prominence | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
| Listing | Ma,Hu,Tu,Sim, G, D,CoH,CoU,DN,Y,P500 |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Scottish Gaelic, Scots: Ravine Mountain |
| Geography | |
| Location | Clackmannanshire, Scotland |
| Parent range | Ochil Hills |
| OS grid | NN 90274 00632 |
Ben Cleuch is a tall hill found in the Ochil Hills in Scotland. It's the highest point in this mountain range and also the highest spot in Clackmannanshire. When you reach the top, you'll see a special marker called a trig point inside a stone shelter. There's also a sign that helps you identify what you're looking at.
Amazing Views from Ben Cleuch
When the weather is clear, the views from Ben Cleuch are truly amazing! You can see far across the land.
Looking north, you can spot the Southern Highlands. Famous mountains like Ben Lomond, Ben Ledi, and Ben Vorlich stand out clearly.
If you look south, you'll see the Forth Valley. You might even spot the famous Forth bridges and the cities of Edinburgh to the east and Glasgow to the west. It's almost like seeing from one coast of Scotland to the other!
