Beinn a' Chuallaich

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Beinn a' Chuallaich

View over Loch Errochty Looking towards Druim Uachdair from the slopes of Beinn a' Chuallaich.
View over Loch Errochty Credit: Richard Webb

Beinn a' Chuallaich is a prominent hill located in Perthshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of 891 meters (2,923 feet), it is classified as a Corbett, making it a popular destination for hikers and mountaineers.

Situated in the southern part of the Cairngorms National Park, Beinn a' Chuallaich offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The hill is characterized by its rugged terrain, with steep slopes and rocky outcrops. As a result, it provides a challenging but rewarding ascent for experienced climbers.

The hill is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and golden eagles. Its diverse flora includes heather, bilberry, and alpine plants, adding to its natural beauty.

The ascent to Beinn a' Chuallaich typically starts from the village of Trinafour, following a well-defined path that gradually becomes steeper as it reaches the summit. Along the way, hikers can enjoy stunning vistas of the nearby Loch Tummel and surrounding hills.

At the top, adventurers are rewarded with panoramic views of the Cairngorms, Schiehallion, and Ben Alder. On clear days, it is even possible to see as far as the Ben Nevis range in the west.

Overall, Beinn a' Chuallaich offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for outdoor enthusiasts seeking stunning views and a taste of the Scottish Highlands' natural beauty.

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Beinn a' Chuallaich Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.729032/-4.1515277 or Grid Reference NN6861. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View over Loch Errochty Looking towards Druim Uachdair from the slopes of Beinn a' Chuallaich.
View over Loch Errochty
Looking towards Druim Uachdair from the slopes of Beinn a' Chuallaich.
Beinn a' Chuallaich View from around 700m on the northeast ridge.
Beinn a' Chuallaich
View from around 700m on the northeast ridge.
743m top above Loch na Caillich View towards Schiehallion from one of Beinn a' Chuallaich's lower tops.
743m top above Loch na Caillich
View towards Schiehallion from one of Beinn a' Chuallaich's lower tops.
Outflow, Loch na Caillich Lochan on Beinn a' Chuallaich.
Outflow, Loch na Caillich
Lochan on Beinn a' Chuallaich.
Loch na Caillich and Schiehallion
Loch na Caillich and Schiehallion
Bog on Beinn a' Chuallaich Below Meall nan Eun, deep dissected peat deposits.
Bog on Beinn a' Chuallaich
Below Meall nan Eun, deep dissected peat deposits.
Meall nan Eun Steep slopes above bogs on Beinn a' Chuallaich.
Meall nan Eun
Steep slopes above bogs on Beinn a' Chuallaich.
Bog on Beinn a' Chuallaich Northern slopes above Loch Errochty.
Bog on Beinn a' Chuallaich
Northern slopes above Loch Errochty.
North side of Beinn a' Chuallaich Under the steep slopes of Meall nan Eun.
North side of Beinn a' Chuallaich
Under the steep slopes of Meall nan Eun.
Eastern slopes of Beinn a' Chuallaich A view down Strath Tummel from below a 743m top.
Eastern slopes of Beinn a' Chuallaich
A view down Strath Tummel from below a 743m top.
Trig point on Beinn a' Chuallaich The mountain's trig point seen from the actual summit which is at a cairn a short distance away.
The distant, rounded mountains are those around the Pass of Drumochter.
Trig point on Beinn a' Chuallaich
The mountain's trig point seen from the actual summit which is at a cairn a short distance away. The distant, rounded mountains are those around the Pass of Drumochter.
Trig point and summit cairn on Beinn a' Chuallaich The triangulation pillar has an Ordnance Survey flush bracket serial number S9358. More information at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.trigpointinguk.com/trigs/trig-details.php?t=1143" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.trigpointinguk.com/trigs/trig-details.php?t=1143">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Trig point and summit cairn on Beinn a' Chuallaich
The triangulation pillar has an Ordnance Survey flush bracket serial number S9358. More information at LinkExternal link
Approaching the summit of Beinn a' Chuallaich Footprints lead to the trig point and cairn
Approaching the summit of Beinn a' Chuallaich
Footprints lead to the trig point and cairn
Low heather with rock slab outcrop Beinn a' Chuallaich lies beyond the low heather of the foreground which belongs to a minor knoll rising to around 810m.
Low heather with rock slab outcrop
Beinn a' Chuallaich lies beyond the low heather of the foreground which belongs to a minor knoll rising to around 810m.
Heathery knoll west of Beinn a' Chuallaich The ridge to the west of Beinn a' Chuallaich crosses several minor, heathery knolls; the one in view rises to a little over 800m. Ben Alder and associated mountains are seen centrally in the distance having some cloud cover.
Heathery knoll west of Beinn a' Chuallaich
The ridge to the west of Beinn a' Chuallaich crosses several minor, heathery knolls; the one in view rises to a little over 800m. Ben Alder and associated mountains are seen centrally in the distance having some cloud cover.
Rocks at summit area of Beinn a' Chuallaich The summit of Beinn a' Chuallaich is marked by a large cairn from which this image was recorded; it shows the area to the north with extensive rocky outcrops and an OS trig point.
Rocks at summit area of Beinn a' Chuallaich
The summit of Beinn a' Chuallaich is marked by a large cairn from which this image was recorded; it shows the area to the north with extensive rocky outcrops and an OS trig point.
Meall nan Eun The two rises of Meall nan Eun as seen from north of the summit of the parent mountain, Beinn a' Chuallaich.
Meall nan Eun
The two rises of Meall nan Eun as seen from north of the summit of the parent mountain, Beinn a' Chuallaich.
Northern slopes of Meall nan Eun Heather moorland on the north side of Meall nan Eun descending towards Loch Errochty.
Northern slopes of Meall nan Eun
Heather moorland on the north side of Meall nan Eun descending towards Loch Errochty.
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Beinn a' Chuallaich is located at Grid Ref: NN6861 (Lat: 56.729032, Lng: -4.1515277)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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Located within 500m of 56.729032,-4.1515277
Beinn a' Chuallaich
Corbett: yes
Ele: 891
Graham: no
Marilyn: yes
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Prominence: 527
Wikidata: Q4881351
Wikipedia: en:Beinn a' Chuallaich
Lat/Long: 56.7290892/-4.1515359
Creag Ghlas
Place: locality
Source: OS_Open_Data_Streetview
Lat/Long: 56.7279287/-4.1465862
Man Made: survey_point
Ref: S9358
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 56.7292208/-4.1516849
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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