Sgurr an Doire Leathain

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Sgurr an Doire Lethain
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Sgurr an Doire Lethain
Highest point
Elevation 1,010 m (3,310 ft) [1]
Prominence 189 m (620 ft)
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Coordinates 57°08′12″N5°16′53″W / 57.1368°N 5.2814°W / 57.1368; -5.2814 Coordinates: 57°08′12″N5°16′53″W / 57.1368°N 5.2814°W / 57.1368; -5.2814
Geography
Location Highland, Scotland
Parent range Northwest Highlands
OS grid NH015098
Topo map OS Landranger 33

Sgurr an Doire Lethain (1,010 m) is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It is located south of Glen Shiel in the Kintail area.

One of seven Munros on the long Glen Sheil ridge, it is usually climbed in the conjunction with the other six. The nearest village is Shiel Bridge. [2]

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References

  1. "Sgurr an Doire Lethain". hill-bagging.co.uk. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  2. "walkhighlands Sgurr an Doire Lethain". walkhighlands.co.uk. Retrieved 1 June 2019.