Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Auchronie Hill
In or near Kingswells.
Auchronie Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Kintore · 7.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Auchronie Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Auchronie Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, characterised by its natural beauty and remote setting. The area is suitable for hiking and outdoor activities, attracting those interested in exploring Scotland's diverse terrain. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging trails and scenic views, making it a notable feature in the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1748, -2.3221
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB32 6YQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Kintore — 7.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610245 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchronie Hill?
- Auchronie Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB32 6YQ).
- What is Auchronie Hill?
- Auchronie Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Auchronie Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kintore, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB32 6YQ.
- How do I get to Auchronie Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kintore, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB32 6YQ.