Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Ben More Assynt
Also known as: Beinn Mhòr Asainn
Ben More Assynt — Named summit at 998 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
Ben More Assynt is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Beinn Mhòr Asainn. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 998 m.". Coordinates: 58.1381°, -4.8583°.
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Official information
Ben More Assynt is the highest mountain in the Assynt region, known for its rugged landscape and remote location. Visitors can explore various challenging routes, including a south ridge that offers spectacular views and some scrambling. The area is popular among hikers and climbers seeking adventure in a stunning natural setting.
From the Wikipedia article
Ben More Assynt (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Mhòr Asainn ) is a mountain in Assynt in the far northwest of Scotland, 30 kilometres (19 miles) north-northeast of Ullapool. The name translates as "big mountain of Assynt", and with a height of 998 metres (3,274 feet) it is the highest point in Sutherland. The mountain lies in the east of Assynt, set apart from the area's better known and more dramatic (but lower) mountains such as Suilven. It is hidden from the traveller on the A837 road by the adjacent Munro of Conival (Conmheall), and the best views of it are obtained from nearby summits. The higher slopes of the mountain are capped by light coloured quartzite boulders, giving it a distinctive appearance. Over 90 km2 (35 sq mi) of land around Ben More Assynt have been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because of their geological interest and rare plant species.
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- Coordinates
- 58.1381, -4.8583
- Address
- Assynt, Scotland
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n260271697 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Ben More Assynt (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ben More Assynt from Conival.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ben More Assynt?
- Ben More Assynt is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Ben More Assynt?
- Ben More Assynt — Named summit at 998 m.
- How do I get to Ben More Assynt?
- Its coordinates are 58.1381°, -4.8583°.
- Is Ben More Assynt free to visit?
- Yes, Ben More Assynt is free to enter.