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An Coileach

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An Coileach rises to 389 m (1,276 ft) in Na h-Eileanan Siar. It counts among the 1,546 Marilyns, British hills with at least 150 m of drop on every side. It is one of 77 hills the Albion Guide charts in Na h-Eileanan Siar. The surrounding countryside is part of South Lewis, Harris and North Uist National Scenic Area.

Heileasbhal Mor and Bleabhal are among the hills within 5.7 km.

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