Beinn Bhàn (Applecross)
896m high mountain in Scotland
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Beinn Bhàn is a mountain in the highlands of Scotland, lying on the Applecross peninsula, on the north side of Loch Kishorn.[1]
Elevation896 m (2,940 ft)
Prominence851 m (2,792 ft)
Ranked 20th in British Isles
Ranked 20th in British Isles
| Beinn Bhàn | |
|---|---|
The corries on the eastern side of Beinn Bhàn | |
| 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 | |
  Beinn Bhàn Location within Scotland | |
| Location | Highland, Scotland |
| Parent range | Applecross peninsula |
| OS grid | NG804450 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 24 |
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]
