Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Dun Leacainn
In or near Furnace.
Dun Leacainn — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
John Ferguson — 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 Leacainn 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 Leacainn is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect challenging walks and the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Highlands. The area is suitable for experienced hikers and offers a sense of remoteness often sought by outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1666, -5.1687
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA32 8WD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- manual: geonames-12607530 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dun Leacainn?
- Dun Leacainn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA32 8WD).
- What is Dun Leacainn?
- Dun Leacainn — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Dun Leacainn?
- Drivers can use postcode PA32 8WD.
- How do I get to Dun Leacainn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA32 8WD. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.