Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Canisp
Also known as: Canasp
Canisp — Named summit at 847 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
Canisp is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Canasp. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 847 m.". Coordinates: 58.1212°, -5.0526°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Canisp (Scottish Gaelic: Canasp) is a mountain in the far north west of Scotland. It is situated in the parish of Assynt, in the county of Sutherland, 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of the town of Ullapool. Canisp reaches a height of 847 metres (2,779 ft) and qualifies as a Corbett and Marilyn hill. The mountain's name translates from the Old Norse kambsnípa or point of the comb/ridge.
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- Coordinates
- 58.1212, -5.0526
- Address
- Assynt, Scotland
Sources
- osm: n651297921 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Canisp (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 2011 Schotland Canisp 2-06-2011 16-55-08.png (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canisp?
- Canisp is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Canisp?
- Canisp — Named summit at 847 m.
- How do I get to Canisp?
- Its coordinates are 58.1212°, -5.0526°.
- Is Canisp free to visit?
- Yes, Canisp is free to enter.