Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Black Hill
In or near Currie.
Black Hill — Named summit at 501 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Black Hill is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 501 m.". Coordinates: 55.8549°, -3.2983°.
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Place summary
Black Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is known for its prominent height and rugged terrain, making it a notable feature of the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8549, -3.2983
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 0PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: n289254416 (ODbL)
- commons: Threipmuir Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 12614.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Hill?
- Black Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 0PP).
- What is Black Hill?
- Black Hill — Named summit at 501 m.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH26 0PP.
- Is Black Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Black Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 0PP.