Notable viewpoint · Western Isles, Scotland
Ben Cliad
Beinn Chliaid
Ben Cliad is a viewpoint in Western Isles, Scotland.
Ben Cliad: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Ben Cliad
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Ben Cliad — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 57.00962, -7.47423. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Ben Cliad
- Barra · river spot · Western Isles · ~1 km · Must-see
- Big Beach · beach · Western Isles · ~3 km · Must-see
- Heaval · viewpoint · Western Isles · ~6 km · Must-see
- Kisimul Castle · fort · Western Isles · ~8 km · Must-see
- Vatersay · river spot · Western Isles · ~12 km · Must-see
- Beinn Sgritheann · viewpoint · Western Isles · ~17 km · Must-see
- Easaval · viewpoint · Western Isles · ~19 km · Must-see
- Hallan Roundhouses · fort · Western Isles · ~23 km · Must-see
- Loch Hallan · lake · Western Isles · ~24 km · Must-see
- Calvay light · fort · Western Isles · ~25 km · Must-see
- Beinn Ruigh Choinnich · viewpoint · Western Isles · ~25 km · Must-see
- Dun Vulan · fort · Western Isles · ~32 km · Must-see
- Barra Head Lighthouse · beach · Western Isles · ~34 km · Must-see
- Ormacleit Castle · fort · Western Isles · ~35 km · Must-see
- Beinn Mhòr · viewpoint · Western Isles · ~37 km · Must-see
- Hecla · viewpoint · Western Isles · ~42 km · Must-see
- Ushenish Lighthouse · beach · Western Isles · ~45 km · Must-see
- Borve Castle · fort · Western Isles · ~59 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Ben Cliad
- Heaval · viewpoint · Western Isles · ~6 km · Must-see
- Beinn Sgritheann · viewpoint · Western Isles · ~17 km · Must-see
- Easaval · viewpoint · Western Isles · ~19 km · Must-see
- Beinn Ruigh Choinnich · viewpoint · Western Isles · ~25 km · Must-see
- Beinn Mhòr · viewpoint · Western Isles · ~37 km · Must-see
- Hecla · viewpoint · Western Isles · ~42 km · Must-see
- Garbh Sgeir · viewpoint · Highland · ~60 km · Must-see
- Hyskeir · viewpoint · Highland · ~61 km · Must-see
- Macleod's Table South · viewpoint · Highland · ~83 km · Must-see
- Macleod's Table North · viewpoint · Highland · ~84 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Ben Cliad yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Ben Cliad?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Ben Cliad?
Nearby: Barra (river spot, 1 km), Big Beach (beach, 3 km), Heaval (viewpoint, 6 km), Kisimul Castle (fort, 8 km), Vatersay (river spot, 12 km), Beinn Sgritheann (viewpoint, 17 km).
Is Ben Cliad worth visiting?
Ben Cliad is listed as a notable viewpoint in Scotland on Spotwander.