Beinn Mhanach | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 953 m (3,127 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
Naming | |
English translation | monks' mountain |
Language of name | Gaelic |
Geography | |
Location | Perthshire, Scotland |
Parent range | Grampians |
OS grid | NN373412 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 50, OS Explorer 377 |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | By Auch or Achaladair farm |
Beinn Mhanach (Scottish Gaelic for 'monks' mountain'),[2][3] also anglicized Ben Vannoch,[2] is a mountain in the Breadalbane region of the Scottish Highlands. It is east from Bridge of Orchy, overlooking Loch Lyon to the south and Gleann Cailliche to the north. It is a Munro with a height of 953 metres (3,127 ft). The mountain has two rounded summits; the western one is called Beinn a 'Chuirn and rises to 923 metres (3,028 ft). From the West Highland Line and the A82 road, the mountain can be seen clearly 8 km north-east up the Auch Gleann.[3] On the southern side the slopes are grassy but the more remote northern side is craggier.[3]