Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cairnlea Hill
In or near Strathdon.
Cairnlea Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 596 m.

Peter Aikman — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairnlea Hill is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 596 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Cairnlea Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. This prominent peak offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and hikers. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails suitable for various skill levels, providing a chance to explore the dramatic scenery of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1565, -3.1445
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB36 8YJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- osm: n3556268087 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairnlea Hill?
- Cairnlea Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB36 8YJ).
- What is Cairnlea Hill?
- Cairnlea Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 596 m.
- How do I get to Cairnlea Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode AB36 8YJ.
- How do I get to Cairnlea Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB36 8YJ. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.