Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Beinn Sgritheall
Beinn Sgritheall — 974m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beinn Sgritheall is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "974m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1538°, -5.5797°.
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Official information
Beinn Sgritheall is a prominent Munro located above the village of Arnisdale, offering steep ascents and breathtaking views from its summit. Visitors can explore various routes, including less steep approaches and dramatic ridges, making it a popular destination for hikers seeking stunning panoramas.
From the Wikipedia article
Beinn Sgritheall or Beinn an Sgrithill (Scottish Gaelic for 'scree mountain'), also anglicized Ben Sgriol, is the highest mountain on the Glenelg peninsula in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It is a Munro with a height of 974 metres (3,196 ft). The main approach is via Arnisdale on the shores of Loch Hourn or via Gleann Beag to the north, with its well-known brochs. The view from the summit was described by Sir Hugh Munro, a founder member of the Scottish Mountaineering Club, as "perhaps the most beautiful I have seen in Scotland".
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- Coordinates
- 57.1538, -5.5797
- Address
- Glenelg, Scotland
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3401380 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Beinn Sgritheall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beinn Sgritheall.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beinn Sgritheall?
- Beinn Sgritheall is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Beinn Sgritheall?
- Beinn Sgritheall — 974m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Beinn Sgritheall?
- Its coordinates are 57.1538°, -5.5797°.
- Is Beinn Sgritheall free to visit?
- Yes, Beinn Sgritheall is free to enter.