Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Dun an Dubh-challa
In or near Ardfern.
Dun an Dubh-challa — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Patrick Mackie — 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. Dun an Dubh-challa 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
Dun an Dubh-challa is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. This prominent peak offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, characterised by rugged terrain and dramatic scenery. Visitors can expect a challenging ascent, typical of the region's mountainous terrain. The area is popular among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to explore the natural beauty of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1939, -5.4814
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614562 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dun an Dubh-challa?
- Dun an Dubh-challa is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8UW).
- What is Dun an Dubh-challa?
- Dun an Dubh-challa — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Dun an Dubh-challa?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8UW.
- How do I get to Dun an Dubh-challa?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8UW. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.