Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Ben John
Ben John — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Anthony O'Neil — 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)
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ben John is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, 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 John is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its rugged landscape and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging terrain suitable for experienced walkers and climbers. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and wildlife observation.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8669, -4.2687
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609663 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ben John?
- Ben John is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Ben John?
- Ben John — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Ben John?
- Its coordinates are 54.8669°, -4.2687°.