Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Meall a' Chrasgaidh
Meall a' Chrasgaidh — 934m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Meall a' Chrasgaidh is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "934m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.7129°, -5.0487°.
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Official information
Meall a' Chrasgaidh is a minor mountain located in the Ullapool region, standing at an altitude of 934 metres. It is known for its rounded summit and is often overshadowed by its more prominent neighboring peaks, making it a less distinguished but accessible hiking destination.
From the Wikipedia article
Meall a' Chrasgaidh is a Scottish mountain located in the Fannich group of mountains, 21 kilometres south-southeast of Ullapool.
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Background
Description
The mountain is centrally located within the Fannichs and is one of the most accessible of the group with the A832 and A835 roads running just to the north. It lies on a north-south ridge along with the two other Munros of Sgurr nan Clach Geala and Sgurr nan Each and it is usually ascended along with them. Meall a' Chrasgaidh is a rounded grassy hill which reaches the modest height of 934 metres (3064 ft), being the 242nd highest Munro. The mountains name translates as “Hill of the Crossing” and refers to the 819 metre col to the south of the summit which is the main crossing point in the Fannich group giving access north to south between lochs a’ Bhraoin and Fannich and also between the…
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- Coordinates
- 57.7129, -5.0487
- Address
- Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland
- Official site
- www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6803536 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Meall a' Chrasgaidh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Meall a Chrasgaidh from Sgurr nan Clach Geala.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meall a' Chrasgaidh?
- Meall a' Chrasgaidh is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Meall a' Chrasgaidh?
- Meall a' Chrasgaidh — 934m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Meall a' Chrasgaidh?
- Its coordinates are 57.7129°, -5.0487°.
- Is Meall a' Chrasgaidh free to visit?
- Yes, Meall a' Chrasgaidh is free to enter.