Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
The Crask
The Crask — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
David Purchase — 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. The Crask 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 Crask is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and remote setting, offering a challenging environment for hikers and climbers. The area surrounding The Crask features stunning natural landscapes typical of the Highlands, attracting outdoor enthusiasts looking for solitude and adventure. Visitors can expect a wilderness experience with few amenities nearby, making it ideal for those seeking a true escape into nature.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2000, -4.5000
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV27 4AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652072 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Mackay Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Vagastie Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
(Crask Inn)
Hostels · 1.7 km
Crask Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Cnoc Sgriodain
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Cnoc Sgriodain
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Cnoc a' Ghiubhais
Mountains & hills · 2.9 km
Cnoc an Alaskie
Mountains & hills · 3.8 km
Srath a’ Chràisg
Gorges · 3.8 km
Strath Vagastie
Gorges · 4.2 km
Creag Riabhach
Mountains & hills · 4.3 km
Ben Klibreck - A'Chaoirnichain
Mountains & hills · 4.7 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Mackay Memorial
Mackay Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Vagastie Bridge
Vagastie Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Crask Bridge
Crask Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cnoc Sgriodain
Cnoc Sgriodain — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 542 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cnoc Sgriodain
Cnoc Sgriodain — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Where to eat & stay near The Crask
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Altnaharra Caravan Club Site
Altnaharra Caravan Club Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Woodend Caravan and Camping Site
Woodend Caravan and Camping Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Pondside Camping & Accommodation
Pondside Camping & Accommodation — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Lairg Caravan Park
Lairg Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Lairg Glamping Pods
Lairg Glamping Pods — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Crask?
- The Crask is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV27 4AB).
- What is The Crask?
- The Crask — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to The Crask?
- Drivers can use postcode IV27 4AB.
- How do I get to The Crask?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV27 4AB. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.