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Things to see in Kyle (United Kingdom): 76 places and when to go
Kyle is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 76 places in and around it, mainly Nature (59), Mountains (56), History (8). The best known are Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Duich and Beinn Sgritheall. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.243, -5.415
- Places
- 76 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (59) · Mountains (56) · History (8) · Hiking (7) · Architecture (2) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 191 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sgùrr nan Ceathramhnan, at 1,151 m.
What to see in Kyle
The places in and around Kyle, 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.
- Eilean Donan CastleCastle in Highland, Scotland, UK7.0 km
- Loch DuichSea loch in Highland, Scotland, UK2.6 km
- Beinn Sgritheall974m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Aonach Meadhoin1001m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Beinn Fhada1032m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK8.3 km
- Ciste Dhubh979m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Sgùrr Fhuaran1068m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK6.6 km
- Sgùrr nan Ceathramhnan1151m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- SàileagAse11 km
- Sgùrr a' Bhealaich Dheirg1036m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Sgùrr na Càrnach1002m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK7.2 km
- Sgùrr na Ciste Duibhe1027m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK8.4 km
- A' Ghlas-bheinn918m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK6.8 km
- Falls of GlomachWaterfall in Highland, Scotland, UK8.6 km
- Loch AlshSea inlet in Scotland13 km
- Sgùrr na Sgine946m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- The Saddle1011m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK9.0 km
- Creag nan Damh918m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Sgùrr an Doire Leathain1010m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Druim FadaMountain near Loch Hourn, in Scotland, United Kingdom14 km
- Mullach na Dheiragain982m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Sgùrr an AirgidMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK586 m
- Sgùrr an Lochain1004m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Dun GrugaigArchaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
And the other 52, by what you come to do:
- History: Dun Telve, Dun Troddan, Bernera Barracks, Caisteal Grugaig, Cill Fhearchair,standing stone,Shiel Bridge, Shiel House, Shiel Bridge
- Nature: Sguman Coinntich, Beinn Aoidhdailean, Carnan Cruithneachd, Faochaig, Sgùrr Mhic Bharraich, Sgùrr na Laire Brice, Sgùrr na Mòraich, Sgùrr nan Saighead, Sgùrr nan Spainteach, Faochag, Sgùrr an Fhuarail, Biod an Fhithich, Boc Mor, Carn Bad a' Chreamha, Mullach na Dheiragain - Carn na Con Dhu, Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan - Creag Ghlas, Creag nan Eilid, Meall an Fhuarain Mhòir, Sgùrr a' Bhac Chaolais, Sgùrr a' Chuilinn, Sgurr a' Dubh Doire, Sgùrr Gaorsaic, The Saddle - Sgurr Leac nan Each, The Saddle - Sgurr na Forcan, Sgurr na Sgine NW Top, Sgùrr Thionail, The Saddle - Spidean Dhomhuill Bhric, Sron na Gaoithe, Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan - Stob Coire na Cloiche, Stuc Bheag, Stuc Fraoch Choire, Stuc Mor, Beinn na h-Eaglaise, Glas Bheinn, Meall a' Bhealaich, Sgùrr a' Gharg Gharaidh, Sgùrr an t-Searraich
- Hiking: Cape Wrath Trail, Camban bothy, Cape Wrath Trail (Allt Beithe - Carnoch), Cape Wrath Trail, Glenlicht House, South Glen Shiel Ridge, Suardalan
- Temples: Glenelg Church
- Food and drink: Fairy Tale Distillery
When to go to Kyle
The best time to visit Kyle 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
- FebPossible9:08
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time13:59
- MayBest time16:15
- JunBest time17:36
- JulBest time17:02
- AugBest time14:59
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:58
- NovBetter not7:39
- DecPossible6:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 23. In April, 76 of the 76 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 Kyle
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 191 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
- Broadford33 places30 km
- Shieldaig28 places34 km
- Fort Augustus27 places46 km
- Fort William, Scotland205 places51 km
- Highland15 places55 km
- Carbost40 places57 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kyle?
The best known: Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Duich, Beinn Sgritheall, Aonach Meadhoin, Beinn Fhada. In all, 76 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kyle?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 23.
How do you get to Kyle?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 191 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kyle as the destination and these 76 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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