Scotland
An Coileach
389M
1276FT
About An Coileach
Tucked into the rugged northwest corner of Harris, this steep-sided Marilyn offers an intimate perspective of the Hebridean coastline. The ascent across rocky gneiss and heather is rewarded by exceptional views over the white sands of Taransay and the island of Scarp, set against the backdrop of the towering North Harris hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
69th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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327m
Nearest Town
Geocrab
Geology
You are walking on the granite heart of the Uig Hills. This rugged foundation formed from cooling molten rock, featuring large crystals and intricate networks of veins.
Nearby Fells
Ceann Reamhar na Sroine
Heileasbhal Mor
Maoladh Mhicearraig
Holasmul
Stoicleit an Iar [West Stocklett] [Stocleit an Iar]
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG086927
Latitude
57.8295°N
Longitude
6.9103°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'The Cockerel', a title likely referring to its sharp, jagged profile or perhaps the sound of the wind whistling through its summit crags.
- •From the top, you can look directly down upon Amhuinnsuidhe Castle, a 19th-century baronial mansion that sits on the narrow coastal road far below.
- •The summit offers a prime vantage point for viewing the island of Taransay, which gained international fame as the location for the BBC’s early reality television experiment, Castaway 2000.
- •Given its position on the edge of the Atlantic, the hill provides a practical lesson in Hebridean meteorology: if you can see the island of Scarp, it is going to rain, and if you cannot see it, it is already raining.