Corrachadh Mòr Explained

Corrachadh Mòr
Type:Headland
Map:Scotland
Map Relief:yes
Grid Ref Uk:NM 41389 66199

Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: Corrachadh Mòr|italic=no is a headland on the Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: [[Ardnamurchan]]|italic=no Peninsula in Lochaber, Highland, west of Scotland. Notable for being the most westerly point on the island of Great Britain. It is further west than Land's End in Cornwall.[1]

Depending on which coordinates are used, this headland is 31or west of Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: Ardnamurchan|italic=no|nocat=y Point (and about a kilometre to its south).[1] Ardnamurchan Point is commonly, but incorrectly, described as the most westerly point on the peninsula.[2]

Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: Corrachadh Mòr means 'great, tapering field' in Scottish Gaelic.

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Notes and References

  1. http://geographiclib.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/RhumbSolve RhumbSolve online rhumb line calculator
  2. Web site: Ardnamurchan | West Highland Peninsula. West Highland Peninsulas.