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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands

An Cruachan

In or near Dunvegan.

An Cruachan β€” mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 288 m.

Lochan on An Cruachan - geograph.org.uk - 2955549

Richard Dorrell β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Dog-friendly

About

An Cruachan is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 288 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

An Cruachan is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and striking natural beauty, making it a notable feature in the landscape. The mountain attracts hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking challenging routes and scenic views. Its elevation and geological characteristics contribute to the area's diverse wildlife and ecosystems.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
57.3899, -6.5981
District
Highland
Postcode
IV55 8ZB
Parliamentary constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Sources

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Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

Skye Eco Bells Glamping

Skye Eco Bells Glamping β€” a campsite in scotland highlands.

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Beinn na h-Uamha

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Beinn na h-Uamha

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Villages Β· Scottish Islands

Orbost

Orbost β€” a village in scotland highlands.

Where to eat & stay near An Cruachan

Places to stay

Skye Eco Bells Glamping - geograph.org.uk - 5600724πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

Skye Eco Bells Glamping

Skye Eco Bells Glamping β€” a campsite in scotland highlands.

β†— airbnb.co.uk
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Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

Kinloch Campsite

Kinloch Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland highlands.

β†— kinloch-campsite.co.uk
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Hotels Β· Scottish Islands

The House Over-By

The House Over-By β€” a hotel in scotland highlands.

β†— threechimneys.co.uk
Taigh Ailean Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 6187450πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Islands

Croft Bunkhouse

Croft Bunkhouse β€” a hostel in scotland highlands.

β†— skyehostels.com
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Hostels Β· Scottish Islands

Skyewalker Hostel

Skyewalker Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland highlands.

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Caravan parks Β· Scottish Islands

Sky Camping CC

Sky Camping CC β€” a caravan park in scotland highlands.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is An Cruachan?
An Cruachan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV55 8ZB).
What is An Cruachan?
An Cruachan β€” mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 288 m.
How do I get to An Cruachan?
Drivers can use postcode IV55 8ZB.
How do I get to An Cruachan?
Drivers can navigate to postcode IV55 8ZB. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.