Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cairn Ballantruan
In or near Tomintoul.
Cairn Ballantruan — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 455 m.
Antony Dixon — 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
Cairn Ballantruan is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 455 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Cairn Ballantruan is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is noted for its rugged terrain and natural beauty, typical of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging landscape, ideal for hiking and exploring the surrounding wilderness. The area offers panoramic views of the highland scenery, making it a notable spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3031, -3.4097
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB37 9AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
Sources
- osm: n2439074798 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn Ballantruan?
- Cairn Ballantruan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB37 9AQ).
- What is Cairn Ballantruan?
- Cairn Ballantruan — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 455 m.
- How do I get to Cairn Ballantruan?
- Drivers can use postcode AB37 9AQ.
- How do I get to Cairn Ballantruan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB37 9AQ. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.