Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Paps of Jura
In or near Craighouse.
Paps of Jura — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Richard Murchie — 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. Paps of Jura 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
The Paps of Jura are a prominent mountain range located in the Scottish Highlands. Characterised by their distinctive conical peaks, these mountains are a notable feature of the Jura island landscape. They are popular for walking and climbing, attracting outdoor enthusiasts seeking scenic views and challenging terrain. The area is known for its rugged beauty and diverse wildlife, making it a significant natural landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9000, -6.0167
Sources
- manual: geonames-2645939 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Paps of Jura?
- Paps of Jura is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Paps of Jura?
- Paps of Jura — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Paps of Jura?
- Its coordinates are 55.9000°, -6.0167°.