Mountains & hills · North West England
Cairntosh Hill
In or near Twynholm.
Cairntosh Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Sue King-Smith — 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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cairntosh Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, 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
Cairntosh Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and offers various routes for hikers seeking to explore the natural beauty of the region. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging climbs and gentler paths suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9006, -4.1366
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611847 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairntosh Hill?
- Cairntosh Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Cairntosh Hill?
- Cairntosh Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Cairntosh Hill?
- Its coordinates are 54.9006°, -4.1366°.