Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Meall Ailein
Meall Ailein — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 144 m.
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
- Oban · 9.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Meall Ailein is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 144 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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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's dramatic landscape. Visitors can expect a challenging ascent, with opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural environment. The area is popular among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to experience the Highlands' distinctive features.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3330, -5.5409
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 4QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Oban — 9.7 km
Sources
- osm: n3615453069 (ODbL)
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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 — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 144 m.
- How do I get to Meall Ailein?
- The nearest railway station is Oban, about 9.7 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.