Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Black Hill
In or near Polbeth.
Black Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Ian Dodds — 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
- Livingston South · 7.4 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 central, 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 central Scotland. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area offers various walking trails suitable for different skill levels, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The surrounding landscape features moorland and wildlife, contributing to the region's natural appeal.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8063, -3.4795
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH55 8LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Nearest railway station
- Livingston South — 7.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6544610 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Hill?
- Black Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH55 8LR).
- What is Black Hill?
- Black Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Livingston South, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH55 8LR.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Livingston South, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH55 8LR.