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Beinn a' Charnain

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Beinn a' Charnain tops out at 196 m in Na h-Eileanan Siar. It is one of the 1,546 Marilyns — British hills with at least 150 m of drop on every side. It is one of 77 hills the Albion Guide lists in Na h-Eileanan Siar. It stands within South Lewis, Harris and North Uist National Scenic Area.

Other hills nearby include Ceapabhal, Greabhal and Beinn Mhor (Na h-Eileanan Siar, 190m).

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