Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
An Creachan
An Creachan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 8.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. An Creachan is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
An Creachan is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. This peak is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic vistas typical of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging ascent, rewarding them with expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a genuine highland experience.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3369, -5.4631
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 4UU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 8.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609089 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is An Creachan?
- An Creachan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 4UU).
- What is An Creachan?
- An Creachan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to An Creachan?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA34 4UU.
- How do I get to An Creachan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 4UU. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.