Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Black Hill
In or near Ruthven.
Black Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Iain Macaulay — 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
- Towiemore · 7.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Black 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
Black Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is part of the rugged landscape characteristic of the region, offering various outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. The area is known for its natural beauty and scenic vistas, attracting those interested in exploring the highland terrain. Visitors can expect a remote and tranquil environment, typical of this part of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4737, -2.9005
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB54 4UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Towiemore — 7.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614694 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Hill?
- Black Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB54 4UE).
- What is Black Hill?
- Black Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Towiemore, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB54 4UE.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Towiemore, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB54 4UE.