Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Ben Borrowston
In or near Callanish.
Ben Borrowston — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.

Colin Smith — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ben Borrowston 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
Ben Borrowston is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. The area offers opportunities for hiking and exploration, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking natural beauty. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging trails and picturesque landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2825, -6.7987
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 9AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611792 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ben Borrowston?
- Ben Borrowston is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 9AP).
- What is Ben Borrowston?
- Ben Borrowston — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Ben Borrowston?
- Drivers can use postcode HS2 9AP.
- How do I get to Ben Borrowston?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 9AP. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.