Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Carn Ballach (SW Top)
In or near Newtonmore.
Carn Ballach (SW Top) — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Cary O'Donnell — 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Newtonmore · 9.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Carn Ballach (SW Top) 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
Carn Ballach (SW Top) is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is part of the extensive range of peaks that characterise this rugged region. Visitors can expect challenging terrain and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The mountain is popular among hikers and climbers, offering a true representation of the Highlands' natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1111, -4.2414
- Nearest railway station
- Newtonmore — 9.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2656570 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carn Ballach (SW Top)?
- Carn Ballach (SW Top) is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Carn Ballach (SW Top)?
- Carn Ballach (SW Top) — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Carn Ballach (SW Top)?
- The nearest railway station is Newtonmore, about 9.4 km away. Its coordinates are 57.1111°, -4.2414°.