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An Coileach

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

An Coileach

The Allt Crò nan Gobhar, Harris Looking towards Heileasbhal Mòr and An Coileach.
The Allt Crò nan Gobhar, Harris Credit: Claire Pegrum

An Coileach is a prominent hill located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is part of the Scottish Highlands and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The hill stands at an elevation of approximately 2,700 feet (823 meters) above sea level.

An Coileach is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, thanks to its challenging terrain and breathtaking vistas. The hill is known for its rugged beauty, with rocky outcrops and heather-covered slopes that provide a picturesque backdrop for those exploring the area.

The name "An Coileach" translates to "The Cockerel" in English, and it is believed to refer to the shape of the hill when viewed from certain angles. The summit of An Coileach offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, lochs, and glens, making it a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Overall, An Coileach is a stunning hill in Inverness-shire that offers a challenging and rewarding hiking experience for those willing to make the trek to its summit.

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An Coileach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.829488/-6.9103339 or Grid Reference NG0892. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Allt Crò nan Gobhar, Harris Looking towards Heileasbhal Mòr and An Coileach.
The Allt Crò nan Gobhar, Harris
Looking towards Heileasbhal Mòr and An Coileach.
Exposed peat on moorland above Manais, Harris
Exposed peat on moorland above Manais, Harris
Heileasbhal Mor, summit
Heileasbhal Mor, summit
Loch Heileasbhal Loch Heileasbhal from the col between Carran and Heileasbhal Mor.
Loch Heileasbhal
Loch Heileasbhal from the col between Carran and Heileasbhal Mor.
Heileasbhal Mor Summit. The summit cairn on Heileasbhal Mor.
Heileasbhal Mor Summit.
The summit cairn on Heileasbhal Mor.
An Coileach Trig Point An Coileach trig point.
An Coileach Trig Point
An Coileach trig point.
Glen Dullin River Burn draining Gleann Dubhlinn.
Glen Dullin River
Burn draining Gleann Dubhlinn.
Gleann Dubhlinn Slabby gneiss outcrops and bogs between Ceann Reamhar na Sròine (centre) and Clunaisbhal.
Gleann Dubhlinn
Slabby gneiss outcrops and bogs between Ceann Reamhar na Sròine (centre) and Clunaisbhal.
Ceann Reamhar na Sròine The summit area with pools trapped in the slabby rocks.
Ceann Reamhar na Sròine
The summit area with pools trapped in the slabby rocks.
West side of Ceann Reamhar na Sròine Looking down into Glen Dubhlinn from near the col between Ceann Reamhar na Sròine and Maoladh Mhicearraig.
West side of Ceann Reamhar na Sròine
Looking down into Glen Dubhlinn from near the col between Ceann Reamhar na Sròine and Maoladh Mhicearraig.
South ridge, Ceann Reamhar na Sròine Looking southwards from near the summit of Ceann Reamhar na Sròine. View over the Bays, the rugged, Labrador like east coast of Harris. Utterly barren; an area of peat, rock and many lochans.
South ridge, Ceann Reamhar na Sròine
Looking southwards from near the summit of Ceann Reamhar na Sròine. View over the Bays, the rugged, Labrador like east coast of Harris. Utterly barren; an area of peat, rock and many lochans.
Cairn, Ceann Reamhar na Sròine An old looking cairn, just south of the summit of Ceann Reamhar na Sròine. The mist is lifting revealing a barren rocky landscape which will be familiar to anyone who has flown over northern Canada.
Cairn, Ceann Reamhar na Sròine
An old looking cairn, just south of the summit of Ceann Reamhar na Sròine. The mist is lifting revealing a barren rocky landscape which will be familiar to anyone who has flown over northern Canada.
Stony flanks of Clunaisbhal Looking down Gleann Dubhlinn from the slopes of Clunaisbhal and An Coileach. There is a lot of ice polished gneiss in the area, things get increasingly rocky to the south and east.
Stony flanks of Clunaisbhal
Looking down Gleann Dubhlinn from the slopes of Clunaisbhal and An Coileach. There is a lot of ice polished gneiss in the area, things get increasingly rocky to the south and east.
Bealach Garbh Aptly named pass between An Coileach and Ceann Reamhar na Sròine.
Bealach Garbh
Aptly named pass between An Coileach and Ceann Reamhar na Sròine.
An Coileach Eastern flanks of a very rugged hill.
An Coileach
Eastern flanks of a very rugged hill.
An Coileach The summit. An Coileach is a very rugged rocky peak with some steep ground to the north of the summit.
An Coileach
The summit. An Coileach is a very rugged rocky peak with some steep ground to the north of the summit.
Lochan, An Coileach A pool trapped by rocks near the summit. The small peak in the mist carries the triangulation pillar.
Lochan, An Coileach
A pool trapped by rocks near the summit. The small peak in the mist carries the triangulation pillar.
Bealach na Ciste A coffin road? Traces of a path at the summit of a pass through the small but very rugged hills of South Harris.
Bealach na Ciste
A coffin road? Traces of a path at the summit of a pass through the small but very rugged hills of South Harris.
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An Coileach is located at Grid Ref: NG0892 (Lat: 57.829488, Lng: -6.9103339)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Located within 500m of 57.829488,-6.9103339
An Coileach
Corbett: no
Ele: 389
Graham: no
Marilyn: yes
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Prominence: 323
Lat/Long: 57.8293405/-6.9102774
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Ele: 386
Man Made: survey_point
Survey Point Structure: block
Lat/Long: 57.8277925/-6.909123
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The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.
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