Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Ben Shieldaig
Ben Shieldaig — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
sylvia duckworth — 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. Ben Shieldaig 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
Ben Shieldaig is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. The mountain attracts hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of walking trails that vary in difficulty. Visitors can expect to encounter diverse wildlife and striking landscapes while exploring this natural landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5098, -5.6184
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV54 8XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- manual: geonames-12541382 (CC BY 4.0)
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Shieldaig Camping and Cabins
Campsites · 2.5 km
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Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
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Shieldaig Island
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Lakes · 3.1 km
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Where to eat & stay near Ben Shieldaig
Places to stay
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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 — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- 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.