Lochnagar
Lochnagar 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.
| Lochnagar | |
|---|---|
| Beinn Chìochan | |
Lochnagar summit and lake from Meikle Pap | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,155 m (3,789 ft) |
| Prominence | 671 m (2,201 ft) |
| Parent peak | Ben Avon |
| Isolation | 19.21 km (11 mi 1,648 yd) |
| Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
| Coordinates | 56°57′17″N 3°14′25″W |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Beinn Chìochan (Scottish Gaelic) |
| English translation | breast-shaped mountain |
| Pronunciation | English: /ˌlɒxnəˈɡɑːr/ ⓘ LOKH-nə-GAR Scottish Gaelic: [peɲ ˈçiəxən] |
| Geography | |
Lochnagar | |
| Parent range | Grampian Mountains |
| OS grid | NO244861 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 44 |
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