Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
A' Chailleach
A' Chailleach — Named summit at 997 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
A' Chailleach is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 997 m.". Coordinates: 57.6938°, -5.1287°.
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Official information
A' Chailleach is a mountain located in the Fannichs range of Scotland, known for its challenging ascents and stunning views. Visitors can hike to the summit, often as part of a longer trek that includes nearby peaks such as Sgurr Breac and Toman Coinnich.
From the Wikipedia article
A' Chailleach (Scottish Gaelic for 'the old woman or Cailleach') is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the Fannichs of Wester Ross. It is a Munro with a height of 997 metres (3,271 ft). The most westerly of the Fannichs, it offers superb views of the Fisherfield Forest and An Teallach from its summit. It is usually climbed in conjunction with Sgurr Breac. The nearest village is Kinlochewe to the southwest.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6938, -5.1287
- Address
- Wester Ross, Scotland
- Official site
- www.hill-bagging.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n268247485 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: A' Chailleach (Fannichs) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Loch Toll an Lochain - geograph.org.uk - 904948.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A' Chailleach?
- A' Chailleach is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is A' Chailleach?
- A' Chailleach — Named summit at 997 m.
- How do I get to A' Chailleach?
- Its coordinates are 57.6938°, -5.1287°.
- Is A' Chailleach free to visit?
- Yes, A' Chailleach is free to enter.