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Beinn Chaorach

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Beinn Chaorach

Small burn on the western slopes of Beinn Chaorach Small burn draining the western slopes of Beinn Chaorach with the water flowing into the Allt Cumhang just north of the col between Beinn Odhar and Beinn Chaorach. The col lies on Scotland's watershed with water to the north of it eventually flowing west whereas water falling a stone's throw to the south of this burn heads for the North Sea.
Small burn on the western slopes of Beinn Chaorach Credit: Mark Nightingale

Beinn Chaorach is a hill located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is part of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and is situated near the village of Crianlarich. The hill reaches a height of 713 meters (2,339 feet) and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Beinn Chaorach is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts due to its relatively easy accessibility and rewarding views from the summit. The hill is known for its diverse landscape, with heather-covered moors, rocky outcrops, and lush green valleys. The ascent to the summit can be challenging in parts, but the effort is well worth it for the breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains and glens.

Wildlife is abundant on Beinn Chaorach, with the chance to spot red deer, mountain hares, and various bird species along the way. The hill is also home to a variety of plant life, including rare alpine species that thrive in the harsh mountain environment.

Overall, Beinn Chaorach is a must-visit destination for those seeking a memorable outdoor adventure in the stunning Perthshire countryside.

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Small burn on the western slopes of Beinn Chaorach Small burn draining the western slopes of Beinn Chaorach with the water flowing into the Allt Cumhang just north of the col between Beinn Odhar and Beinn Chaorach. The col lies on Scotland's watershed with water to the north of it eventually flowing west whereas water falling a stone's throw to the south of this burn heads for the North Sea.
Small burn on the western slopes of Beinn Chaorach
Small burn draining the western slopes of Beinn Chaorach with the water flowing into the Allt Cumhang just north of the col between Beinn Odhar and Beinn Chaorach. The col lies on Scotland's watershed with water to the north of it eventually flowing west whereas water falling a stone's throw to the south of this burn heads for the North Sea.
Summit of Beinn Chaorach The summit of Beinn Chaorach on a showery summer afternoon. Shortly after the photograph was taken there was a big flash of lightning to the far left of the photograph, to the left of Ben Challum.
Summit of Beinn Chaorach
The summit of Beinn Chaorach on a showery summer afternoon. Shortly after the photograph was taken there was a big flash of lightning to the far left of the photograph, to the left of Ben Challum.
The upper Allt Coralan An interesting area geomorphologically, with gullies on the hillside and recessional moraines below.
The upper Allt Coralan
An interesting area geomorphologically, with gullies on the hillside and recessional moraines below.
Track into Gleann a' Chlachain ('glen of the township') As the name suggests, there were once shielings (summer dwellings) in this glen, and traces of these can still be seen. Beinn Challuim lies in shadow in the background.
Track into Gleann a' Chlachain ('glen of the township')
As the name suggests, there were once shielings (summer dwellings) in this glen, and traces of these can still be seen. Beinn Challuim lies in shadow in the background.
Trig point on Beinn Chaorach Beinn Chaorach means 'mountain of sheep.' The summit plateau and its views are the highlight of an otherwise fairly undistinguished hill.
Trig point on Beinn Chaorach
Beinn Chaorach means 'mountain of sheep.' The summit plateau and its views are the highlight of an otherwise fairly undistinguished hill.
Summit of Beinn Chaorach Snow patches are still visible on distant Ben More - more than usual for mid-June, despite the warm spring of 2014.
Summit of Beinn Chaorach
Snow patches are still visible on distant Ben More - more than usual for mid-June, despite the warm spring of 2014.
North of Beinn Chaorach summit Looking into the hills east of Bridge of Orchy.
North of Beinn Chaorach summit
Looking into the hills east of Bridge of Orchy.
Southern spur of Beinn Chaorach Looking down towards Strath Fillan.
Southern spur of Beinn Chaorach
Looking down towards Strath Fillan.
Peat hags between Meall Buidhe and Beinn Odhar Looking towards the mountains above Crianlarich.
Peat hags between Meall Buidhe and Beinn Odhar
Looking towards the mountains above Crianlarich.
Outcrops on south-east ridge of Beinn Odhar The village of Tyndrum is visible down in Strath Fillan, to the right of the rounded hillside of Meall Buidhe, with Ben Oss, Beinn Dubhcraig and Ben Lui in the distance.
Outcrops on south-east ridge of Beinn Odhar
The village of Tyndrum is visible down in Strath Fillan, to the right of the rounded hillside of Meall Buidhe, with Ben Oss, Beinn Dubhcraig and Ben Lui in the distance.
View towards Cam Chreag and Creag Mhor These hills, in the area historically known as Mamlorn, are very green in the summertime.
View towards Cam Chreag and Creag Mhor
These hills, in the area historically known as Mamlorn, are very green in the summertime.
Beinn Chaorach (trig point) The triangulation pillar on the summit of Beinn Chaorach.
Beinn Chaorach (trig point)
The triangulation pillar on the summit of Beinn Chaorach.
Beinn Chaorach (trig point) The triangulation pillar on the summit of Beinn Chaorach.
Beinn Chaorach (trig point)
The triangulation pillar on the summit of Beinn Chaorach.
Electric fence (disused) The remains of an electric generator used to power the electric fence at the bealach between Beinn Chaorach and Cam Chreag.
Electric fence (disused)
The remains of an electric generator used to power the electric fence at the bealach between Beinn Chaorach and Cam Chreag.
Line of posts on mountain ridge The paired posts are along a stretch of the ridge connecting Meall Buidhe, (sunlit in the distance), and Beinn Odhar. The posts are not fence posts - they're only about 30 cm high. They are the remains of a curious electrical system where at least one small wind turbine placed at a col generated power which was then conveyed by low-level wires attached to the posts - black plastic insulators can be seen on some of them.
Line of posts on mountain ridge
The paired posts are along a stretch of the ridge connecting Meall Buidhe, (sunlit in the distance), and Beinn Odhar. The posts are not fence posts - they're only about 30 cm high. They are the remains of a curious electrical system where at least one small wind turbine placed at a col generated power which was then conveyed by low-level wires attached to the posts - black plastic insulators can be seen on some of them.
Bog between Meall Buidhe and Beinn Odhar The pool and bog with an extensive area of bare peat are at the low point between the two mountains. Beinn Odhar is in view.
Bog between Meall Buidhe and Beinn Odhar
The pool and bog with an extensive area of bare peat are at the low point between the two mountains. Beinn Odhar is in view.
Allt Gleann a' Chlachain The river with tributaries with sheepfolds on either side
Allt Gleann a' Chlachain
The river with tributaries with sheepfolds on either side
Fence, Gate and Stile in Coreheynan The area enclosed is a mountain woodland regeneration project
Fence, Gate and Stile in Coreheynan
The area enclosed is a mountain woodland regeneration project
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Beinn Chaorach is located at Grid Ref: NN3532 (Lat: 56.458887, Lng: -4.6649579)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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Located within 500m of 56.458887,-4.6649579
Beinn Chaorach
Corbett: yes
Description: Hill of sheep
Ele: 818
Graham: no
Marilyn: yes
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Prominence: 180
Source: GPS survey
Wikidata: Q13125827
Lat/Long: 56.4587859/-4.6650134
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