Scotland
Beinn Chaorach
818M
2684FT
About Beinn Chaorach
Rising between the glens of the West Highlands near Tyndrum, this bulky Corbett offers a quieter alternative to the nearby Munros. Its broad, grassy slopes lead to an expansive summit plateau, providing a grandstand view of the jagged Crianlarich hills and the distinctive, scree-covered cone of nearby Beinn Odhar.
Key Statistics
Rank
89th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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180
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking across the Ben Lawers Schist, a foundation made of heat-transformed rocks and lime-rich mudstones.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN358328
Latitude
56.4589°N
Longitude
4.6649°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'Hill of the Sheep,' a common designation for hills historically prized for their grazing quality rather than their rocky or defensive character.
- •It is most frequently climbed from the West Highland Way track near Auch, often paired with the neighbouring Corbett, Beinn nan Imirean, to complete a logical horseshoe.
- •The summit offers a particularly clear perspective of the massive eastern corries of Ben Challum and the long, sweeping curves of the Glen Orchy hills to the west.
- •Despite being named for sheep, the high ground between this peak and its neighbours is better known among walkers for its persistent peat hags and ability to claim a trekking pole.