Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
An Gearanach
In or near Kinlochleven.
An Gearanach — 981m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
An Gearanach is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "981m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.7591°, -4.9662°.
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Official information
An Gearanach is a prominent ridge located in the Mamores mountain range, known for its narrow arete and stunning views. It can be climbed individually or as part of a challenging traverse of the entire Mamores ridge, which includes multiple Munros. The area is popular among hikers seeking both scenic beauty and adventure.
From the Wikipedia article
An Gearanach is a Scottish mountain situated in the Mamore Forest, five and a half kilometres north of Kinlochleven in the Lochaber region of the Highland council area.
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Background
Description
An Gearanach reaches a height of 982 metres (3222 feet) making it Munro number 167 in height order and with a prominence of 151 metres it just qualifies as a Marilyn. It is part of a group of mountains commonly called the Mamores which lie between Loch Leven and Glen Nevis and consist of 10 Munros and two Corbetts. The translation of the mountains name from Gaelic is uncertain with some publications giving it as "short ridge" from "Geàrr Aonach" while others give a translated name of "the complainer" or "the sad place".
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.7591, -4.9662
- Address
- Highland, Scotland
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3355685 (CC0)
- wikipedia: An Gearanach (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Glen Nevis from An Gearanach.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is An Gearanach?
- An Gearanach is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is An Gearanach?
- An Gearanach — 981m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to An Gearanach?
- Its coordinates are 56.7591°, -4.9662°.
- Is An Gearanach free to visit?
- Yes, An Gearanach is free to enter.