Beinn Bhàn (Applecross)
896m high mountain in Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
See also: Beinn Bhàn (disambiguation)
Beinn Bhàn is a mountain in the highlands of Scotland, lying on the Applecross peninsula, on the north side of Loch Kishorn.[1]
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Beinn Bhàn | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 896 m (2,940 ft) |
Prominence | 851 m (2,792 ft) Ranked 20th in British Isles |
Parent peak | Sgurr Mor |
Listing | Marilyn, Corbett |
Naming | |
English translation | white mountain |
Language of name | Gaelic |
Pronunciation | /ˈbeɪn ˈvæn/ |
Geography | |
Parent range | Applecross peninsula |
OS grid | NG804450 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 24 |
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Located on the eastern side of Beinn Bhàn are several rocky corries, which can be seen from the A896 road. Coire na Poite, which forms a bowl shape, almost entirely ringed by crags offering climbing and winter ice climbing routes.[2]