Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Sgurr nan Gillean
Sgurr nan Gillean — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Craig Wallace — 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. 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 known for its distinctive rocky summit and challenging terrain, attracting climbers and hikers. The peak is part of the Black Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. This mountain is particularly noted for its dramatic profile and rugged beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 56.9542, -6.3104
Sources
- manual: geonames-6695581 (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 56.9542°, -6.3104°.