Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Maiden Pap
Maiden Pap — Named summit at 484 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Maiden Pap is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 484 m.". Coordinates: 58.2427°, -3.6229°.
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Official information
Maiden Pap is a hill located in Caithness, Scotland, known for its steep ascent and scenic views. It is often climbed as part of a round with nearby hills such as Morven and Smean.
From the Wikipedia article
The Maiden Pap is a hill located in Caithness, Scotland. It is an inselberg, formed of Devonian conglomerates, rising steeply out of the surrounding plain and visible from as far away as Hoy and the Moray Firth. The Pap is so named because its shape resembles that of a human breast.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 58.2427, -3.6229
- Address
- Caithness, Scotland
- Official site
- www.hill-bagging.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n1432606959 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Maiden Pap, Caithness (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Looking up the north west slopes to the summit of Maiden Pap. - geograph.org.uk - 388491.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maiden Pap?
- Maiden Pap is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Maiden Pap?
- Maiden Pap — Named summit at 484 m.
- How do I get to Maiden Pap?
- Its coordinates are 58.2427°, -3.6229°.
- Is Maiden Pap free to visit?
- Yes, Maiden Pap is free to enter.