Beinn a' Chaorainn, Mountain summit in the Cairngorms, Scotland
The 1052-meter peak features a north-south oriented ridge with three distinct high points and steep eastern corries containing small mountain lakes.
The mountain's status changed in 1974 when a survey revealed that the middle point, not the South Top, marked the true summit location.
The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Mountain of the Rowan Tree', reflecting the traditional naming practices of Highland geography.
Access begins at the Linn of Dee car park, with cyclists able to reach Derry Lodge before continuing on foot through the pine forests.
The eastern corrie, Coire na h-Uamha, carries the name 'Corrie of the Cave' despite having no significant cave formations within its boundaries.
GPS coordinates: 57.09333,-3.57759
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:55
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