Beinn an Òir explained

Beinn an Òir
Elevation M:785
Prominence M:785
Prominence Ref:Ranked 39th in British Isles
Parent Peak:none - HP Jura
Listing:Marilyn, Corbett, Hardy
Translation:mountain of gold
Language:Gaelic
Pronunciation:in Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic ˈpeiɲ ən̪ˠ ˈɔːɾʲ/
Location:Jura, Scotland
Range:Paps of Jura
Grid Ref Uk:NR498749
Topo:OS Landrangers 60, 61
Map:Scotland

Beinn an Òir (Gaelic for "mountain of gold") is the highest peak of the Paps of Jura on the island of Jura, Scotland. It is the highest peak on the island, standing at 785 metres, and is thereby a Corbett.

Beinn an Òir is frequently climbed along with the other two peaks forming the Paps: Beinn Shiantaidh and Beinn a' Chaolais. The most usual route for this ascent starts from the bridge over the Corran River, and Beinn an Òir is invariably the second peak to be climbed, regardless of which order of peaks is chosen for the route. Alternatively, it is possible to avoid the other two peaks and climb Beinn an Òir from either of the bealachs that separate it from its neighbours.

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55.902°N -6.0042°W