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Things to see in Shieldaig (United Kingdom): 28 places and when to go
Shieldaig is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Nature (22), Mountains (21), Museums and art (3). The best known are Loch Torridon, Beinn Liath Mhòr and Beinn Alligin. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.52, -5.6511
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (22) · Mountains (21) · Museums and art (3) · Hiking (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 223 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Spidean a' Choire Lèith, at 1,055 m.
What to see in Shieldaig
The places in and around Shieldaig, 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.
- Loch TorridonSea loch in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Beinn Liath Mhòr926m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK15 km
- Beinn AlliginMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK9.2 km
- Maol Cheann-dearg933m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Sgorr Ruadh960m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK15 km
- An Ruadh-stacMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- BaosbheinnMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Beinn Bhàn896m high mountain on the Applecross peninsula in Highland, Scotland, UK8.7 km
- Beinn DamhMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK8.5 km
- Loch KishornBay in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Beinn an Eoin855m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Mullach an Rathain1023m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Spidean a' Choire Lèith1055m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Meall Gorm710m mountain near Applecross in Scotland13 km
- An Ruadh-mheallan671m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK8.1 km
- Beinn a' Chlachain626m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK10 km
- Carn na Feola761m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Sgùrr na Bana MhoraireMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK5.6 km
- Stuc a'Choire Dhuibh BhigMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Stuc Loch na Cabhaig889m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Sàil MhòrMountain near Torridon, in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Applecross Heritage CentreMuseum in Strathcarron, Scotland, UK13 km
- Coire Fionnaraich BothyHiking15 km
- Cold Paradise Art + CraftGallery5 m
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Craig
- Museums and art: Deer Museum
- Mountains: Ling Hut
- Nature: Seana Mheallan
When to go to Shieldaig
The best time to visit Shieldaig 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 not6:59
- FebPossible9:06
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time14:01
- MayBest time16:18
- JunBest time17:41
- JulBest time17:06
- AugBest time15:01
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:57
- NovBetter not7:36
- DecPossible6:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 19. In April, 28 of the 28 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 Shieldaig
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 223 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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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Shieldaig?
The best known: Loch Torridon, Beinn Liath Mhòr, Beinn Alligin, Maol Cheann-dearg, Sgorr Ruadh. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Shieldaig?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 19.
How do you get to Shieldaig?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 223 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Shieldaig as the destination and these 28 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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