Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Barr Iolaich
Barr Iolaich — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Phil Champion — 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. Barr Iolaich 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
Barr Iolaich is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is part of the rugged landscape characteristic of this region, known for its dramatic scenery and diverse wildlife. Visitors can expect challenging hikes and panoramic views from the summit, making it a notable destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8749, -5.2903
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA21 2BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614610 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barr Iolaich?
- Barr Iolaich is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA21 2BY).
- What is Barr Iolaich?
- Barr Iolaich — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Barr Iolaich?
- Drivers can use postcode PA21 2BY.
- How do I get to Barr Iolaich?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA21 2BY. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.