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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands

Hecla

Hecla — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.

Man on a Ledge 2 - geograph.org.uk - 5388929

Rupert Fleetingly — 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. Hecla 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

Hecla is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is noted for its rugged terrain and scenic vistas. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing, attracting enthusiasts of varying skill levels. Visitors can expect a remote and tranquil environment, typical of the Highlands' dramatic landscape.

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Coordinates
57.2903, -7.2713

Sources

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Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hecla?
Hecla is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Hecla?
Hecla — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Hecla?
Its coordinates are 57.2903°, -7.2713°.