Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Balantyre Hill
In or near Cairndow.
Balantyre Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Balantyre Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Balantyre Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It features rugged terrain typical of the region, appealing to walkers and climbers. Visitors can expect stunning views of the surrounding landscape, characterised by dramatic peaks and valleys. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2572, -5.0963
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA32 8XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614588 (CC BY 4.0)
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Tower on Dun na Cuaiche
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Dun na Cuaiche
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Where to eat & stay near Balantyre Hill
Places to stay
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Inveraray Hostel
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Argyll Caravan Park
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Stucreoch Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Lochgoilhead Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Ardbrecknish House
Ardbrecknish House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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The Drovers Inn
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balantyre Hill?
- Balantyre Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA32 8XJ).
- What is Balantyre Hill?
- Balantyre Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Balantyre Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode PA32 8XJ.
- How do I get to Balantyre Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA32 8XJ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.