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Things to see in Fort Augustus (United Kingdom): 27 places and when to go
Fort Augustus is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Nature (15), Mountains (15), Hiking (5). The best known are Meall Dubh, Cairn Vungie and Gairbeinn - Carn Easgann Bana. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.1448, -4.6801
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (15) · Mountains (15) · Hiking (5) · History (4) · Architecture (4) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 155 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Corrieyairack Hill, at 890 m.
What to see in Fort Augustus
The places in and around Fort Augustus, 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.
- Meall Dubh789 meter high mountain near Fort Augustus in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Cairn VungieMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK7.3 km
- Gairbeinn - Carn Easgann BanaMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Carn Mhic an ToisichMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Carn na CaorachMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Carn nan EarbMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Creag a' ChailMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Carn Dearg - Glas CharnMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Invergarry CastleCastle in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Mam a' ChroisgMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Meall a' ChrathaichMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Gairbeinn - Meall CacaMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Poll-gormack HillMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Càrn LeacMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Corrieyairack HillMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Torgyle BridgeRoad bridge in Highland, Scotland8.0 km
- Blackburn of CorrieyairackHiking6.3 km
- Càrn an t-Seana-bhlàirHill in Inverness-shire, Highland, Scotland, UK9.8 km
- The Clansman Centre, The Abbey, Fort AugustusArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK4 m
- Fort Augustus BridgeRoad bridge in Highland, Scotland, UK, carries the A82 across River Oich110 m
- GlenbuckHiking11 km
- Great Glen WayLong distance trail in Scotland626 m
- Great Glen Way High RouteHiking4.8 km
- Great Glen Way Low RouteHiking12 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Architecture: Invermoriston New Bridge, Invermoriston Old Bridge
- History: Well of The Seven Heads Monument, Invergarry
When to go to Fort Augustus
The best time to visit Fort Augustus 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 not7:04
- FebPossible9:08
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time13:59
- MayBest time16:14
- JunBest time17:35
- JulBest time17:01
- AugBest time14:59
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible9:59
- NovBetter not7:40
- DecPossible6:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 25. In April, 27 of the 27 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 Fort Augustus
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 155 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
- Highland15 places21 km
- Dalwhinnie23 places35 km
- Kingussie29 places43 km
- Inverness57 places45 km
- Fort William, Scotland205 places45 km
- Kyle76 places46 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Fort Augustus?
The best known: Meall Dubh, Cairn Vungie, Gairbeinn - Carn Easgann Bana, Carn Mhic an Toisich, Carn na Caorach. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Fort Augustus?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 25.
How do you get to Fort Augustus?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 155 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Fort Augustus as the destination and these 27 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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