Scottish Munro

Beinn a' Chaorainn

1083 m

Summit details for Beinn a' Chaorainn, with the nearest shelters listed from Howff's bothy records.

Height
1083 m
Latitude
57.09329
Longitude
-3.57744
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Official mountain conditions

Met Office North Grampian mountain forecast Forecast area SAIS Southern Cairngorms avalanche report Seasonal

These links are matched to broad official forecast areas, not this exact summit. Howff does not import a live avalanche rating. Check issue and valid times on the official page. Area coverage reviewed 2026-07-25.

Nearest bothies

  1. Secret Howff

    Cairngorms · Emergency refuge

    1.2 km

  2. Fords of Avon Refuge

    Cairngorms · Emergency refuge

    1.8 km

  3. Hutchison Hut

    Cairngorms · Open bothy

    2.7 km

  4. Shelter Stone

    Cairngorms · Emergency refuge

    4.3 km

  5. Faindouran

    Cairngorms · Open bothy

    6.0 km

Distances are straight-line measurements from the summit, not walking routes. Check access, terrain, weather and each shelter's current status before travelling.