Why are there several places called Raven Crag in the Lake District?

Raven Crag is a descriptive name that developed independently for more than one cliff, outcrop or hill. The exact total depends on what a map or list counts, so it is safer to identify the location or grid reference than rely on the name alone.

What does Beinn Dearg mean, and how many are Munros?

Beinn Dearg means Red Mountain or Red Hill in Gaelic. The current Munro list includes two with that exact name, near Ullapool and Blair Atholl; the Torridon Beinn Dearg is a Corbett, and several lower hills share the name.

Did Ordnance Survey invent Britain’s duplicate hill names?

No. Many descriptive names already existed in local use. OS made them visible together on national maps and developed a systematic Name Book process; today it is guided primarily by local usage and authoritative sources.

Why is it called that?

The Great British Hill Naming Crisis

Ever wondered why the same hill names keep appearing on British maps? The answer lies in useful local descriptions that were never designed to be nationally unique.

9 August 202611 min read