Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Càrn nan Gillean
Càrn nan Gillean — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 286 m.
Andrew Spenceley — 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
Càrn nan Gillean is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 286 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Càrn nan Gillean is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its rugged terrain, it is part of the Black Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye. The mountain offers challenging hiking opportunities for experienced walkers and climbers, with dramatic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by its volcanic rock formations and steep ascents.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0777, -5.7770
Sources
- osm: n1518180723 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Càrn nan Gillean?
- Càrn nan Gillean is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Càrn nan Gillean?
- Càrn nan Gillean — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 286 m.
- How do I get to Càrn nan Gillean?
- Its coordinates are 56.0777°, -5.7770°.