Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Braigh nan Uamhachan
Braigh nan Uamhachan — Named summit at 765 m.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Locheilside · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Braigh nan Uamhachan is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 765 m.". Coordinates: 56.9266°, -5.3291°.
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Official information
Braigh nan Uamhachan is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands, known for its long, undulating ridge and rocky summit. It offers challenging terrain and stunning views of the surrounding landscape, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
From the Wikipedia article
Braigh nan Uamhachan (765 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It is located north of Glenfinnan in Lochaber. Taking the form of a long ridge, the climb is steep and pathless, but provides fantastic views of all the neighbouring peaks from its summit.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.9266, -5.3291
- Address
- Lochaber, Scotland
- Nearest railway station
- Locheilside — 8.2 km
- Official site
- www.hill-bagging.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n901504766 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Bràigh nan Uamhachan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Braigh nan Uamhachan - geograph.org.uk - 1606922.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Braigh nan Uamhachan?
- Braigh nan Uamhachan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Braigh nan Uamhachan?
- Braigh nan Uamhachan — Named summit at 765 m.
- How do I get to Braigh nan Uamhachan?
- The nearest railway station is Locheilside, about 8.2 km away. Its coordinates are 56.9266°, -5.3291°.
- Is Braigh nan Uamhachan free to visit?
- Yes, Braigh nan Uamhachan is free to enter.