Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Beinn Odhar
Beinn Odhar — mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Upper Tyndrum · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beinn Odhar is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4680°, -4.6984°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Beinn Odhar is a Scottish mountain situated at the northern extremity of the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. It stands four km (2.5 mi) north of Tyndrum, a location with which it has strong ties, being well seen from the village. The mountain lies on the border between Argyll and Bute and Stirling council areas within the Auch and Invermeran estate.
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Background
Description
Beinn Odhar reaches a height of 901 metres (2956 feet) making it the 18th highest Corbett, failing to make Munro status by just 13 metres. The hill also qualifies as a Marilyn having a considerable prominence of 457 metres making it an excellent viewpoint. The grassy, steep, conical shape of Beinn Odhar is a well-known sight for vehicles travelling on the A82 road and for walkers on the West Highland Way, both of which pass on the immediate western side of the mountain. Beinn Odhar stands four km south of the Munro Beinn Dorain, both mountains being similar in shape and character and the possibility of confusing the two peaks by a cursory glance is not impossible. Beinn Odhar is part of the…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4680, -4.6984
- Address
- Argyll and Bute/Stirling, Scotland
- Nearest railway station
- Upper Tyndrum — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4881337 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Beinn Odhar (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beinn Odhar 6.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beinn Odhar?
- Beinn Odhar is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- Is Beinn Odhar free to visit?
- Yes, Beinn Odhar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beinn Odhar?
- The nearest railway station is Upper Tyndrum, about 3.7 km away.