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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Highlands

Cairn Leuchan

Cairn Leuchan β€” mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 698 m.

Rocks beside the Cairn Leuchan track - geograph.org.uk - 6546401

Mike Duguid β€” 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

Cairn Leuchan is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 698 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Cairn Leuchan is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It features rugged terrain and offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for hiking and outdoor activities, attracting those seeking both challenge and scenery. Visitors can expect a remote and tranquil environment typical of the Highlands.

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Coordinates
57.0073, -3.0229

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Cairn Leuchan

Places to stay

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Ballater Caravan Park

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Hostels Β· Scottish Highlands

Ballater Hostel

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Hotels Β· Scottish Highlands

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Hotels Β· Scottish Highlands

Gairnshiel Lodge

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Caravan parks Β· Scottish Highlands

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Caravan parks Β· Scottish Highlands

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cairn Leuchan?
Cairn Leuchan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Cairn Leuchan?
Cairn Leuchan β€” mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 698 m.
How do I get to Cairn Leuchan?
Its coordinates are 57.0073Β°, -3.0229Β°.