Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Backwood Hill
In or near Ruthven.
Backwood Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 152 m.
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
- Huntly · 4.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Backwood Hill is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 152 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Backwood Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic vistas typical of the region. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation, set against a backdrop of striking natural beauty. The area is known for its diverse landscapes and ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4821, -2.7792
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB54 4SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Huntly — 4.2 km
Sources
- osm: n529969021 (ODbL)
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Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Backwood Hill?
- Backwood Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB54 4SL).
- What is Backwood Hill?
- Backwood Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 152 m.
- How do I get to Backwood Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Huntly, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB54 4SL.
- How do I get to Backwood Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Huntly, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB54 4SL.