Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cairn Ballantruan
In or near Tomintoul.
Cairn Ballantruan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cairn Ballantruan 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
Cairn Ballantruan is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and hikers. The area offers various walking routes, providing opportunities to explore the stunning landscape and observe local wildlife. The mountain is part of a region characterised by its dramatic scenery and rich cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3031, -3.4095
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB37 9AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610239 (CC BY 4.0)
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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 — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- 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.