Hill data: The Database of British and Irish Hills v18.6 (CC BY 4.0)Height1,083.3 m3,554 ft
Grid RefNJ 045 013
OS MapOL57 & OL58 & 403 & 404OS Explorer
RegionCairngorms
Beinn a' Chaorainn means 'mountain of the rowan', though there's hardly a tree on it now. It sits at the head of Glen Derry at the northern end of the Moine Bhealaidh, a high moorland plateau, and drops steeply west into the Lairig an Laoigh pass. The large cairn stands on the higher of two bouldery tops, and the summit takes in all the big Cairngorm hills around it.
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Large cairn
Rock & Ground
Heather and grass moorland plateau, with grassy but craggy slopes on the west.
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Our Route
Distance22.0 mi35.4 km
Ascent1,220 m4,000 ft
Time10h 55mwalking
Start & FinishLinn of DeeNO 0629 8971 · circular route
DirectionsAlso on this route: Beinn Bhreac
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
