Binnion [Cnoc an Bhinnin]

About Binnion [Cnoc an Bhinnin]

Rising to nearly 250 metres, this Lake District Marilyn provides a distinctive ascent for those exploring the region's smaller standalone heights. Known as Cnoc an Bhinnín, its summit offers a sense of prominence that belies its modest elevation, serving as a rewarding objective for walkers who appreciate hills with a character all their own.

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• •The name Cnoc an Bhinnín is rooted in Gaelic, where 'Cnoc' means hill and 'Bhinnín' is a diminutive of 'beann' (peak), resulting in the descriptive translation 'the hill of the little peak'.
• •Because it features a vertical prominence of over 150 metres, the hill is classified as a Marilyn, a status it shares with much larger fells across the region.
• •At exactly 249.936 metres, the summit is less than seven centimetres shy of the 250-metre mark, a distinction likely to be felt only by the most precise of peak-baggers.