Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Ben Shieldaig
Ben Shieldaig — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 534 m.
Eirian Evans — 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
Ben Shieldaig is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 534 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Ben Shieldaig is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. This prominent peak offers striking views of the surrounding landscape. It is a popular destination for walkers and climbers seeking a challenging ascent in a rugged environment. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and diverse wildlife, typical of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5130, -5.6246
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV54 8XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- osm: n2130099844 (ODbL)
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Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
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Gorges · 2.2 km
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Ben Shieldaig
Ben Shieldaig — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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Shieldaig Camping and Cabins
Shieldaig Camping and Cabins — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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Ben Shieldaig SE Top
Ben Shieldaig SE Top — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Shieldaig War Memorial
Shieldaig War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Meall a' Choire Bhuidhe
Meall a' Choire Bhuidhe — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Where to eat & stay near Ben Shieldaig
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Shieldaig Camping and Cabins
Shieldaig Camping and Cabins — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Torridon Youth Hostel
Torridon Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Torridon Camp Site
Torridon Camp Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Hartfield House
Hartfield House — a hostel in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Applecross Campsite
Applecross Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ben Shieldaig?
- Ben Shieldaig is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV54 8XJ).
- What is Ben Shieldaig?
- Ben Shieldaig — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 534 m.
- How do I get to Ben Shieldaig?
- Drivers can use postcode IV54 8XJ.
- How do I get to Ben Shieldaig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV54 8XJ. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.