Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Byres Hill
In or near Haddington.
Byres Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Richard West — 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
- Drem · 3.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Byres 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
Byres Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is notable for its prominent position in the landscape, offering expansive views of the surrounding area. The mountain is part of the natural terrain that characterises this region, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and walkers. Visitors can expect a rugged environment typical of Scottish hills, suitable for various levels of hiking experience.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9782, -2.8015
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH41 3SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Drem — 3.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615205 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Byres Hill?
- Byres Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH41 3SJ).
- What is Byres Hill?
- Byres Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Byres Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Drem, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH41 3SJ.
- How do I get to Byres Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Drem, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH41 3SJ.