Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Candle Hill
In or near Insch.
Candle Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Insch · 3.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Candle Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, 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
Candle Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, it offers a variety of outdoor activities for visitors. The area is popular among hikers and climbers seeking to explore the natural beauty of the Highlands. Expect a remote setting with opportunities for wildlife observation and photography.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3287, -2.5646
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB52 6QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Insch — 3.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611724 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Candle Hill?
- Candle Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB52 6QP).
- What is Candle Hill?
- Candle Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Candle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB52 6QP.
- How do I get to Candle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB52 6QP.