Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Cruachan
In or near Lochboisdale.
Cruachan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Rob Burke — 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)
- 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 vistas. The area offers opportunities for walking and hiking, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. The mountain's natural beauty and challenging landscape are characteristic of this region in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1138, -7.2752
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS8 5UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613000 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cruachan?
- Cruachan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS8 5UE).
- What is Cruachan?
- Cruachan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Cruachan?
- Drivers can use postcode HS8 5UE.
- How do I get to Cruachan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS8 5UE. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.