Beinn a' Chaorainn, Glen Derry

Height	1083m
Prominence	246m
Meaning	mountain of the rowan
Lists	Munros, 58
Location	East of Lairig an Laoigh, Cairngorms and North East Grampians
Grid Ref	NJ045013
Lat/Lon	57.0932, -3.57728

Beinn a'Chaorainn along with Beinn Bhreac form a long plateau of upland moorland (called Moine Bhealaidh) east of Glen Derry in the heart of the Cairngorms. Beinn a'Chaorainn itself is predominantly heather and grass covered with two bouldery summits, the higher of which overlooks the Làirig an Laoigh (pass of the calf).

When aiming for Beinn a'Chaorainn, most hillwalkers will add Beinn Bhreac into their itinerary. Be prepared, there is a fair bit of a slog over moorland and occasional bog between the two Munro summits, difficult to navigate if visibility is poor !

Routes up Beinn a' Chaorainn

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Ben Avon and neighbours from Linn of Quoich
	Bike and hike route through Scots Pine forests up high plateaux and volcanic tors on the Munros Ben Avon, Beinn a' Bhùird, Beinn a' Chaorainn and Beinn Bhreac. Peaks : 4 Munros Ascent : 1740m (5710ft) Distance : 50km (31m) Time : 12:15hr

Beinn a' Chaorainn and Beinn Bhreac
	Biking and hillwalking route up Beinn a’ Chaorainn and Beinn Bhreac from Linn of Dee. Through pine forests with views over Cairngorm peaks. Peaks : 2 Munros Ascent : 850m (2790ft) Distance : 28km (17m) Time : 7hr

Nearby hills and mountains

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