Fells/Gearr Leacann
Scotland
Gearr Leacann
558M
1831FT
Rank
174th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
About Gearr Leacann
A Dodd in the rugged terrain between Loch Linnhe and Glen Mallie, north of Fort William. Rising to 558 metres, this grassy hill occupies quiet ground that sees few visitors despite its modest prominence. The summit offers views across to the Ben Nevis massif and down the length of the Great Glen.
Key Statistics
Rank
174th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Scotland
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Prominence
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32
Geology
Beneath your boots lies granodiorite, a granite-like rock. This foundation is part of the Rannoch Moor Pluton, a rock body formed deep underground.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name Gearr Leacann comes from Scottish Gaelic, meaning 'short slope' or 'short hillside', from 'gearr' (short) and 'leacann' (a slope or hillside), likely describing the hill's profile when viewed from a particular direction.
- •Its classification as a Dodd places it among hills between 500 and 600 metres with at least 30 metres of prominence, a category named after hill-bagger John Dodd.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN345582
Latitude
56.6861°N
Longitude
4.7036°W
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