Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Canisp
Canisp — 847m tall mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Canisp is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Part of Northwest Highlands. Wikidata describes it as: "847m tall mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.1213°, -5.0521°.
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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
- 58.1213, -5.0521
- Address
- Assynt, Scotland
Sources
- wikidata: Q2514094 (CC0)
- 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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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canisp?
- Canisp is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Canisp?
- Canisp — 847m tall mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Canisp?
- Its coordinates are 58.1213°, -5.0521°.
- Is Canisp free to visit?
- Yes, Canisp is free to enter.