Record SL-445176 · Wikidata Q1867453
Cac Càrn Beag
'''''Beinn Chìochan'''''
Munro
Elevation
1,156
m
3,793 ft
Prominence
670 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
56.9602° N,
3.2453° W
Grid ref
—
Description
WikipediaLochnagar or Beinn Chìochan is a mountain in the Mounth, in the Grampians of Scotland. It is about five miles (eight kilometres) south of the River Dee near Balmoral. It is a popular hill with hillwalkers, and is a noted venue for summer and winter climbing. At the foot of the mountain is a lochan, Lochan na Gaire, from which the mountain's name derives.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochnagar - Cac Carn Beag | 1,156 m | N 4° | 0.0 km |
| Cac Carn Mor | 1,151 m | S 161° | 0.5 km |
| Meall Coire na Saobhaidhe | 973 m | N 353° | 1.2 km |
| Meikle Pap | 979 m | E 92° | 1.6 km |
| Creag a' Ghlas-uillt | 1,067 m | S 184° | 1.9 km |
| Cuidhe Crom | 1,083 m | SE 126° | 2.0 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochnagar & Loch Muick | lwn | 33.2 km | — |