Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Sgurr nan Gillean
Sgurr nan Gillean — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Jim Barton — 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)
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Sgurr nan Gillean 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
Sgurr nan Gillean is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is part of the Black Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye and is known for its rugged terrain. The peak is a popular destination for climbers, offering challenging routes and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The mountain's distinctive shape and dramatic cliffs make it a notable feature of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2478, -6.1932
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648662 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sgurr nan Gillean?
- Sgurr nan Gillean is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Sgurr nan Gillean?
- Sgurr nan Gillean — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Sgurr nan Gillean?
- Its coordinates are 57.2478°, -6.1932°.