Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Beinn Sgritheann
Also known as: Beinn Sciathan;Beinn Sgriathan
In or near Lochboisdale.
Beinn Sgritheann — Named summit at 185 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beinn Sgritheann is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Beinn Sciathan;Beinn Sgriathan. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 185 m.". Coordinates: 57.0800°, -7.2918°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ben Scrien, is the highest point on the Outer Hebridean island of Eriskay. Described as an apparently "uninspiring lump" (Michael Fitzpatrick, 2012) it nevertheless commands fine views of Barra, South Uist, Skye, Tiree and Coll. Between the months of may and November Beinn scrien is home to the islands sheep and the Eriskay ponies. The ascent time is between 0.5 and 1.5 hours.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0800, -7.2918
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS8 5JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- osm: n3395598917 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Beinn Sciathan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beinn Sciathan.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beinn Sgritheann?
- Beinn Sgritheann is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS8 5JH).
- What is Beinn Sgritheann?
- Beinn Sgritheann — Named summit at 185 m.
- How do I get to Beinn Sgritheann?
- Drivers can use postcode HS8 5JH.
- Is Beinn Sgritheann free to visit?
- Yes, Beinn Sgritheann is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beinn Sgritheann?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS8 5JH. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.