Paps of Jura facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Paps of Jura |
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Beinn an Oir on the left and Beinn Shiantaidh on right
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,575 ft (785 m) |
| Listing | Corbett |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jura, Scotland |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown |
| Easiest route | From Craighouse |
The Paps of Jura are three famous mountains on the western side of Jura island. Jura is part of the Inner Hebrides in Scotland. These mountains are very tall, with the highest point reaching about 785 meters (2,575 feet).
The Paps of Jura are easy to spot because they have steep sides and a unique cone shape. They are made of a strong rock called quartzite. These hills stand out and can be seen from far away. On a clear day, you might even see them from the Mull of Kintyre, Skye, Northern Ireland, and Malin Head.
Many people enjoy hiking the Paps of Jura. One simple way to climb them starts from a village called Craighouse. There is also a special event each year called the Isle of Jura Fell Race. This race includes climbing all three Paps and four other hills!
A cool fact about these mountains is that if you stand in Kintraw, Argyll, during midwinter, the sun briefly shines between two of the Paps just before it sets. The Paps of Jura have also inspired art. A famous Scottish painter, William McTaggart, painted them in 1902. His painting, called The Paps of Jura, is now in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Discover the Three Paps
The Paps of Jura are made up of three main peaks. Each one has a special name and its own height.
Beinn an Òir
- Beinn an Òir means "mountain of gold" in Gaelic.
- It is the tallest of the Paps, standing at 785 meters (2,575 feet).
- Because of its height, it is known as a Corbett. A Corbett is a Scottish mountain between 2,500 and 3,000 feet tall.
Beinn Shiantaidh
- Beinn Shiantaidh means "holy mountain" in Gaelic.
- This peak is 755 meters (2,477 feet) high.
- It is the second highest of the Paps.
Beinn a' Chaolais
- Beinn a' Chaolais means "mountain of the kyle" in Gaelic. A kyle is a narrow sea channel.
- It is the lowest of the three Paps, reaching 734 meters (2,408 feet).
