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Beinn Chaorach

Mountain in Scotland

713 m
Elevation
381 m
Prominence
2.8 km
Hike length one way
56.0933, -4.7544
Coordinates (N, E)

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The hike up Beinn Chaorach

2.8 km
one way
540 m
of ascent
3 h 13 min
round trip

The route starts at Glen Fruin Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

182 m2.8 km · 713 m

Parking and starting point

1Glen Fruin Car ParkRecommended
2.8 km on foot · ↑ 540 m · about 3 h 13 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2HMNB Clyde Pass Office
about 7.6 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Whistlefield Car Park
about 10.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Beinn Chaorach?

Beinn Chaorach is 713 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 381 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Beinn Chaorach?

From Glen Fruin Car Park it is about 2.8 km one way with 540 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 13 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Beinn Chaorach?

The nearest parking is Glen Fruin Car Park (southwest of the peak) — 2.8 km on foot · ↑ 540 m · about 3 h 13 min round trip. Alternative: HMNB Clyde Pass Office (southwest of the peak) (about 7.6 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Beinn Chaorach in Conquer?

Yes — Beinn Chaorach is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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