Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Meall Ailein
Meall Ailein — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Oban · 9.8 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 characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing, attracting those seeking the natural beauty of the Highlands. Visitors can expect a challenging landscape with varying elevations and a remote atmosphere.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3316, -5.5397
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 4QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 9.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610818 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meall Ailein?
- Meall Ailein is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 4QU).
- 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 Oban, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA34 4QU.
- How do I get to Meall Ailein?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 4QU. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.