Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Barran an Fhraoich
In or near Dunbeg.
Barran an Fhraoich — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Hugh Venables — 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 2.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Barran an Fhraoich 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
Barran an Fhraoich is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect opportunities for hiking and exploring the natural landscape, with varying levels of difficulty suitable for different abilities. The surrounding area offers a rich experience of the Highlands' unique flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4169, -5.4312
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 4QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 2.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611688 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barran an Fhraoich?
- Barran an Fhraoich is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 4QB).
- What is Barran an Fhraoich?
- Barran an Fhraoich — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Barran an Fhraoich?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA34 4QB.
- How do I get to Barran an Fhraoich?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 4QB.