Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Cairnpapple Hill
In or near Torphichen.
Cairnpapple Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Steven Brown — 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
- Bathgate · 3.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cairnpapple 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
Cairnpapple Hill is a notable mountain located in central Scotland. It is known for its archaeological significance, featuring a Neolithic burial cairn at its summit. The site provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a point of interest for both hikers and history enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the area's natural beauty while appreciating its historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9228, -3.6218
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH48 4PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Nearest railway station
- Bathgate — 3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12607999 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairnpapple Hill?
- Cairnpapple Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH48 4PE).
- What is Cairnpapple Hill?
- Cairnpapple Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Cairnpapple Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH48 4PE.
- How do I get to Cairnpapple Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Bathgate, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH48 4PE.