Achnahuaigh

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Achnahuaigh
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Achnahuaigh
Location within the Sutherland area
Language English
OS grid reference NC57996419
  Edinburgh 184 km (114 mi)  South
  London 514 mi (827 km)  South
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Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town LAIRG
Postcode district IV27
Dialling code 01847
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58°32′33″N4°26′29″W / 58.54259872°N 4.44138749°W / 58.54259872; -4.44138749 Coordinates: 58°32′33″N4°26′29″W / 58.54259872°N 4.44138749°W / 58.54259872; -4.44138749

Achnahuaigh or Achinahuaigh (Scottish Gaelic: Achadh na h-Uamha) is a crofting hamlet and neighbourhood in the Melness area of Sutherland in the Highland council area in Northern Scotland. [1] [2] The hamlet is located on the minor road which passes though most of Melness including Talmine. North of the settlement, the road divides in two with one road continuing to Achininver and the other going to Midfield. Further north the Midfield spur has another road junction to Portvasgo. The settlement is located adjacent a small stream, Allt Achadh na h-Uaighe and some of its smaller tributaries all of which get their water from nearby Cnoc na Gobhar and Loch Vasgo. Achnahuaigh is located 71 metres above sea level and is surrounded by a few rural, small hiking trails [3]

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References

  1. "Detailed maps & routes to explore across the UK | OS Maps". explore.osmaps.com. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  2. "Way: Achinahuagh (330403783)". OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  3. "#GetOutside: do more in the British Outdoors". OS GetOutside. Retrieved 15 March 2022.