Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Auld Wive's Lifts
In or near Strathblane.
Auld Wive's Lifts — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Auld Wive's Lifts is a other located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Auld Wive's Lifts is a notable geological feature located in central Scotland. It consists of two large hills, which are part of the Campsie Fells, and is recognised for its distinctive shape resembling an old woman's head. This site is significant for its natural landscape rather than architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9603, -4.2733
- District
- East Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G62 8LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie — 3.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/7425904798 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auld Wive's Lifts?
- Auld Wive's Lifts is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G62 8LB).
- What is Auld Wive's Lifts?
- Auld Wive's Lifts — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Auld Wive's Lifts?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode G62 8LB.
- Is Auld Wive's Lifts free to visit?
- Yes, Auld Wive's Lifts is free to enter.
- How do I get to Auld Wive's Lifts?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G62 8LB.