Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Càrnan Cruithneachd
Càrnan Cruithneachd — Named summit at 729 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
Càrnan Cruithneachd is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 729 m.". Coordinates: 57.2789°, -5.3286°.
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Official information
Càrnan Cruithneachd is a hill located in the Kintail region of Scotland, known for its scenic views and hiking opportunities. Visitors can enjoy various trails leading to the summit, which offers panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape.
From the Wikipedia article
Carnan Cruithneachd (728 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It is located in the Kintail area of Ross-shire, on the southern side of Glen Elchaig. The peak has a very steep northern face, but its other side's are more gentle and form a gentle plateau. The nearest village is Dornie to its west.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 57.2789, -5.3286
- Address
- Ross-shire, Scotland
- Official site
- www.hill-bagging.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n1432612795 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Carnan Cruithneachd (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Seat, Glen Elchaig - geograph.org.uk - 1353811.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Càrnan Cruithneachd?
- Càrnan Cruithneachd is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Càrnan Cruithneachd?
- Càrnan Cruithneachd — Named summit at 729 m.
- How do I get to Càrnan Cruithneachd?
- Its coordinates are 57.2789°, -5.3286°.
- Is Càrnan Cruithneachd free to visit?
- Yes, Càrnan Cruithneachd is free to enter.