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Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Meall a' Cholumain

In or near Fort Augustus.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Meall a' Cholumain — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.

Gated forestry road near Newtown - geograph.org.uk - 3814521

Steven Brown — 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. Meall a' Cholumain 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

Meall a' Cholumain is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is part of the Monadhliath range, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The mountain attracts walkers and climbers seeking outdoor activities in a remote setting. The surrounding area features a variety of landscapes, from moorland to rocky outcrops, providing opportunities for exploration and wildlife observation.

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Coordinates
57.1055, -4.7083
District
Highland
Postcode
PH35 4HT
Parliamentary constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Meall a' Cholumain?
Meall a' Cholumain is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH35 4HT).
What is Meall a' Cholumain?
Meall a' Cholumain — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Meall a' Cholumain?
Drivers can use postcode PH35 4HT.
How do I get to Meall a' Cholumain?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PH35 4HT. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.