Munro
Marilyn
- Height
- 1,049 m · 3,442 ft
- Drop
- 227 m
- Grid ref
- NN 386 850
- Range
- Loch Lochy to Loch Laggan
- County
- Highland
Summit: Cairn.
Beinn a' Chaorainn is a Munro in Monadh Liath & Creag Meagaidh, 1,049 m (3,442 ft) high. There are 2 mapped routes up it on TRXO; the one with the least climbing, Beinn a' Chaorainn from Roughburn, is 7.9 km with 780 m of ascent and takes 3 to 4.5 hours.
Routes up Beinn a' Chaorainn
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Grade | Bog | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beinn a' Chaorainn from Roughburn Shortest Least climb | 7.9 km | 780 m | 3–4.5 h | Moderate | 3/5 | Roughburn |
| Beinn a' Chaorainn and Beinn Teallach | 16.3 km | 1,130 m | 5.5–7.5 h | Hard | 4/5 | Roughburn, A86 |
Beinn a' Chaorainn on its own (1)
Rounds that include Beinn a' Chaorainn (1)
Map
Summit at NN 386 850 (56.9286, -4.6536). Dots are neighbouring listed hills.
Nearby hills
Questions about Beinn a' Chaorainn
- How high is Beinn a' Chaorainn?
- Beinn a' Chaorainn is 1,049 m (3,442 ft) high, a Munro in Monadh Liath & Creag Meagaidh. The summit is at grid reference NN 386 850.
- How long does it take to climb Beinn a' Chaorainn?
- The quickest route on TRXO, Beinn a' Chaorainn from Roughburn, takes 3 to 4.5 hours: 7.9 km with 780 m of ascent. Allow longer in poor weather or winter conditions.
- What is the easiest way up Beinn a' Chaorainn?
- The route with the least climbing is Beinn a' Chaorainn from Roughburn, starting from Roughburn (NN 376 812): 7.9 km and 780 m of ascent, graded moderate.
- Is there deer stalking on Beinn a' Chaorainn?
- Red deer stag stalking runs from 1 July to 20 October on many Scottish estates, busiest from mid-August, and hinds are culled through the winter. Check the Heading for the Scottish Hills service or the estate before you go, and follow any advice on routes.