Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Meall Ailein
Meall Ailein — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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)
- Nearest railway station
- Stromeferry · 3.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Meall Ailein 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 Ailein is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is part of the rugged landscape that characterises this region, offering varied terrain and scenic views. Visitors can expect a challenging hike, typical of Highland mountains, with opportunities for wildlife spotting and experiencing the natural environment. This area is popular among walkers and climbers seeking to explore the dramatic topography of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3248, -5.5291
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV53 8UX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Stromeferry — 3.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12608957 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meall Ailein?
- Meall Ailein is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV53 8UX).
- What is Meall Ailein?
- Meall Ailein — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Meall Ailein?
- The nearest railway station is Stromeferry, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV53 8UX.
- How do I get to Meall Ailein?
- The nearest railway station is Stromeferry, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV53 8UX.