Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Cruachan
In or near Tarbet.
Cruachan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Arrochar and Tarbet · 5.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cruachan is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Cruachan is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, attracting walkers and climbers. The area offers various trails suitable for different skill levels, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The mountain is part of the larger landscape that characterises this region of Scotland, providing opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2330, -4.6614
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK8 3TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Arrochar and Tarbet — 5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12608875 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cruachan?
- Cruachan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode FK8 3TU).
- What is Cruachan?
- Cruachan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Cruachan?
- The nearest railway station is Arrochar and Tarbet, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK8 3TU.
- How do I get to Cruachan?
- The nearest railway station is Arrochar and Tarbet, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK8 3TU.