Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Beinn Sciathan
In or near Lochboisdale.
Beinn Sciathan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Brian Lindsay — 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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Beinn Sciathan 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
Beinn Sciathan is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its distinctive shape and rugged terrain, it offers a challenging environment for experienced hikers. The area is characterised by stunning natural landscapes, making it a notable feature of the region. Visitors can expect dramatic views and the opportunity to explore the diverse flora and fauna of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0798, -7.2915
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS8 5JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638200 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beinn Sciathan?
- Beinn Sciathan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS8 5JH).
- What is Beinn Sciathan?
- Beinn Sciathan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Beinn Sciathan?
- Drivers can use postcode HS8 5JH.
- How do I get to Beinn Sciathan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS8 5JH. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.