Scaraben

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Scaraben
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Scaraben, with the main summit on the right
Highest point
Elevation 626 m (2,054 ft) [1]
Prominence 331 m (1,086 ft)
Listing Graham, Marilyn
Geography
Location Caithness, Scotland
Parent range Northwest Highlands
OS grid ND066268
Topo map OS Landranger 17

Scaraben (626 m) is a hill in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the Caithness region, in the far north.

Taking the form of a long ridge over 4 km in length, the hill consists of three rounded peaks. The Caithness coast is visible from its summit. Coastal Berriedale is the nearest village. [2]

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References

  1. "Scaraben". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Scaraben". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 8 June 2019.

Coordinates: 58°13′12″N3°35′35″W / 58.220°N 3.593°W / 58.220; -3.593