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Things to see in Carbost (United Kingdom): 40 places and when to go
Carbost is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly Nature (27), Mountains (22), History (9). The best known are Talisker distillery, Sgùrr Alasdair and Sgùrr nan Gillean. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.3019, -6.3565
- Places
- 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (27) · Mountains (22) · History (9) · Food and drink (3) · Beaches (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 237 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sgùrr Alasdair, at 992 m.
What to see in Carbost
The places in and around Carbost, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Talisker distilleryWhisky distillery in Highland, Scotland, UK3 m
- Sgùrr Alasdair992m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Sgùrr nan Gillean964m high mountain on the island of Skye, in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Am Basteir934m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Bruach na Frìthe958m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Sgùrr MhicChoinnich948m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Sgùrr DeargMountain on the Isle of Skye in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- GlamaigMountain on the Isle of Skye, in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Sgùrr na Banachdaich965m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Loch BracadaleSea loch in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Sgùrr a' Ghreadaidh973m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh918m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Sgùrr Dubh Mòr944m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Sgùrr nan Eag926m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK15 km
- Dun BeagArchaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK7.7 km
- Loch BrittleBay on the west of Skye, Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Dun ArdtreckArchaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK5.7 km
- Fairy PoolsNatural waterfall phenomenon in Glen Brittle on the Isle of Skye8.8 km
- ArnavalMountain on the Isle of Skye, in Highland, Scotland, UK3.2 km
- Biod RuadhMountain on Skye, Highland, Scotland, UK6.8 km
- Cnoc na h-EighichMountain on the Isle of Skye, in Highland, Scotland, UK5.9 km
- Cnoc nan SpeireagMountain on the Isle of Skye, in Highland, Scotland, UK919 m
- Isle of Raasay distilleryScotch whisky distillery in Northwest Scotland18 km
- Preshal BegMountain on the Isle of Skye, in Highland, Scotland, UK6.2 km
And the other 16, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Preshal More, Sgùrr Theàrlaich, Stockval, Beinn Buidhe na Creige, Ben Lee, Loch Sligachan, Fiskavaig Bay
- History: Dun Sleadale, Tungadal souterrain, Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich, broch and standing stone 145m SE of An Cairidh, Dun Feorlig,broch 230m NNE of Feorlig Farm, Skye, Dun Garsin, Skye, Dun Vlargveg, Sligachan Old Bridge
- Food and drink: Cuillin Brewery
- Hiking: Skye Trail
When to go to Carbost
The best time to visit Carbost is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:02
- FebPossible9:07
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time14:00
- MayBest time16:16
- JunBest time17:37
- JulBest time17:03
- AugBest time15:00
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:58
- NovBetter not7:38
- DecPossible6:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 22. In April, 40 of the 40 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Carbost
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 237 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Portree28 places36 km
- Isle of Eigg19 places46 km
- Shieldaig28 places49 km
- Kyle76 places57 km
- Isle of North Uist13 places58 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Carbost?
The best known: Talisker distillery, Sgùrr Alasdair, Sgùrr nan Gillean, Am Basteir, Bruach na Frìthe. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Carbost?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 22.
How do you get to Carbost?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 237 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Carbost as the destination and these 40 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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