Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Mount Keen
Also known as: Monadh Caoin
Mount Keen — 939m high mountain in Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mount Keen is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "939m high mountain in Scotland". Coordinates: 56.9698°, -2.9736°.
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Official information
Mount Keen is a prominent hill located in Scotland, known for its scenic views and hiking trails. Visitors can enjoy various routes leading to the summit, which is a popular destination for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
From the Wikipedia article
Mount Keen (Scottish Gaelic: Monadh Caoin) is a 939-metre-high (3,081 ft) mountain in Scotland and the most easterly Munro. It can be accessed from several directions, South from Glen Mark, North from Glen Tanar, and East to Braid Cairn. It is a moderate walk which is most popularly started by mountain bike, riding through the native Caledonian pine forest of Glen Tanar from Aboyne. On a good day, the Cairngorms, especially Lochnagar, can be seen. The summit is marked by a trig point.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.9698, -2.9736
- Address
- Aberdeenshire / Angus, Scotland
- Official site
- www.hill-bagging.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1638167 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mount Keen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The view into Glen Esk, From West Knock - geograph.org.uk - 566327.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mount Keen?
- Mount Keen is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Mount Keen?
- Mount Keen — 939m high mountain in Scotland.
- How do I get to Mount Keen?
- Its coordinates are 56.9698°, -2.9736°.
- Is Mount Keen free to visit?
- Yes, Mount Keen is free to enter.