Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cock Cairn
Cock Cairn — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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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
Cock Cairn is a named summit in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.
Place summary
Cock Cairn is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its distinctive topography and natural features, characteristic of the region's rugged landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 56.9854, -2.8869
Sources
- wikidata: Q20593478 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cock Cairn?
- Cock Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Cock Cairn?
- Cock Cairn — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cock Cairn?
- Its coordinates are 56.9854°, -2.8869°.
- Is Cock Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Cock Cairn is free to enter.