Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Ciste Dhubh
Also known as: Ciste Dhubh (979m), A' Chiste Dhubh
Ciste Dhubh — Named summit at 979 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
Ciste Dhubh is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 979 m.". Coordinates: 57.1993°, -5.2090°.
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Official information
Ciste Dhubh is a prominent mountain peak located in the Kintail region of Scotland. It is known for its distinctive shape and offers various climbing routes, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
From the Wikipedia article
Ciste Dhubh is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands, between Glen Shiel and Glen Affric. With a height of 979 metres (3,212 ft), it is classed as a Munro. It is almost surrounded by glens: Fionngleann (north), An Caorann Mòr (east) and Allt Cam-bàn (west), with the Bealach a' Chòinich pass (south) linking it to the mountain of Sgùrr an Fhuarail. Its name comes from Scottish Gaelic A' Chiste Dhubh, "the black chest", possibly referring to the dark rocky summit.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1993, -5.2090
- Address
- Kintail, Scotland
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n255703624 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Ciste Dhubh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ciste Dhubh from Am Bathach.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ciste Dhubh?
- Ciste Dhubh is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Ciste Dhubh?
- Ciste Dhubh — Named summit at 979 m.
- How do I get to Ciste Dhubh?
- Its coordinates are 57.1993°, -5.2090°.
- Is Ciste Dhubh free to visit?
- Yes, Ciste Dhubh is free to enter.