Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cairnacay
In or near Ballindalloch.
Cairnacay — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Dave Kelly — 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. Cairnacay 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
Cairnacay is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty, it offers a range of outdoor activities. Visitors can expect hiking opportunities that showcase the dramatic landscapes typical of the region. The area is characterised by its remote and tranquil environment, making it a suitable destination for those seeking solitude in nature.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3793, -3.3267
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB37 9EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614125 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairnacay?
- Cairnacay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB37 9EB).
- What is Cairnacay?
- Cairnacay — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Cairnacay?
- Drivers can use postcode AB37 9EB.
- How do I get to Cairnacay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB37 9EB. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.