Descriptive Gazetteer Entry for Arkle

Arkle, a rounded and massive mountain in Eddrachillis parish, Sutherland, 4 miles E of the head of Loch Laxford, and 5 SE of Rhiconich. It rises 2582 feet above sea-level, and has a somewhat tabular top, presenting a glassy appearance, especially after rain.


(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)

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Feature Description: "a rounded and massive mountain"   (ADL Feature Type: "mountains")
Administrative units: Eddrachillis ScoP       Sutherland ScoCnty

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