Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
The Fara - Meall Cruaidh
The Fara - Meall Cruaidh — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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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
- Dalwhinnie · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Fara - Meall Cruaidh is a named summit in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.
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Place summary
The Fara - Meall Cruaidh is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic vistas. This peak forms part of the region's dramatic landscape, making it a notable feature in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8967, -4.3362
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH19 1AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Dalwhinnie — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20601814 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Fara - Meall Cruaidh?
- The Fara - Meall Cruaidh is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH19 1AE).
- What is The Fara - Meall Cruaidh?
- The Fara - Meall Cruaidh — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Fara - Meall Cruaidh?
- The nearest railway station is Dalwhinnie, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH19 1AE.
- Is The Fara - Meall Cruaidh free to visit?
- Yes, The Fara - Meall Cruaidh is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Fara - Meall Cruaidh?
- The nearest railway station is Dalwhinnie, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH19 1AE.