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Corrachadh Mòr Furthest West Point of British Mainland
Also known as: Corrachadh Mòr
Corrachadh Mòr Furthest West Point of British Mainland is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Corrachadh Mòr Furthest West Point of British Mainland is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 56.7156°, -6.2281°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Corrachadh Mòr is a headland on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula in Lochaber, Highland, west of Scotland. Notable for being the most westerly point on the island of Great Britain, it is 37 km (23 mi) further west than Land's End in Cornwall. Depending on which coordinates are used, this headland is 31 or 43 metres (102 or 141 ft) west of Ardnamurchan Point (and about a kilometre to its south). Corrachadh Mòr means 'great, tapering field' in Scottish Gaelic.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7156, -6.2281
- Address
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Sources
- osm: n1844004050 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Corrachadh Mòr (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Corrachadh Mor 2005-07-15.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Corrachadh Mòr Furthest West Point of British Mainland?
- Corrachadh Mòr Furthest West Point of British Mainland is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.7156°, -6.2281°.
- Is Corrachadh Mòr Furthest West Point of British Mainland free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Corrachadh Mòr Furthest West Point of British Mainland is free.