Beinn Chaorach
Beinn Chaorach is a Marilyn, 713m high, in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, and also counts as a HuMP. The Marilyns are hills anywhere in Britain and Ireland with at least 150 metres of prominence, whatever their height.
Garelochhead is the nearest station, 2.9 mi (about 4 to 4.5 mi on foot), so the summit is within walking distance of the train. From Garelochhead it's about 3 hours to the summit, 1 in 5 on average. Helensburgh Upper is next, 5.7 mi (about 8 to 9 mi on foot), and 8 stations are within 10 miles in all. There are 2 other listed hills within 2 miles, including Beinn Eich and Beinn a' Mhanaich.
Stations within 10 miles of Beinn Chaorach, nearest first. Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
- Garelochhead2.9 mi (about 4 to 4.5 mi on foot) · 3 hours1 in 5 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Helensburgh Upper5.7 mi (about 8 to 9 mi on foot) · 4 to 4.5 hours1 in 11 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Helensburgh Central6.2 mi (about 8.5 to 10 mi on foot) · 4.5 to 5 hours1 in 11 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Craigendoran7.0 mi (about 10 to 11 mi on foot) · 4.5 to 5 hours1 in 14 on average to the summitSilver walking rating
- Arrochar & Tarbet7.8 mi (about 11 to 12.5 mi on foot) · 6.5 to 7 hours1 in 7 on average to the summitGold walking rating
- Balloch9.1 mi (about 13 to 14.5 mi on foot) · 6 to 6.5 hours1 in 16 on average to the summitSilver walking rating
- Gourock9.4 mi (about 13 to 15 mi on foot) · 6 to 6.5 hours1 in 15 on average to the summit
- Fort Matilda9.4 mi (about 13 to 15 mi on foot) · 6 to 6.5 hours1 in 15 on average to the summit