Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cap of Balnacraig
In or near Kincardine O'Neil.
Cap of Balnacraig — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Stanley Howe — 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. Cap of Balnacraig 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
Cap of Balnacraig is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its rugged terrain, it offers challenging hikes and expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and diverse wildlife, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The mountain's remote setting provides a sense of tranquility, ideal for those seeking solitude in the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0748, -2.6941
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 4BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610707 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kincardine O’Neil
Villages · 1.5 km
Christ Church, North Deeside Road, Kincardine O'Neil
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Kincardine O'Neil Auld Kirk (Ruined)
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Kincardine O'Neil, North Deeside Road, Church
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Victoria Jubilee Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Kincardine O'Neil War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Old Dess Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Kincardine O'Neil Parish Church, North Deeside Road, Kincardine O'Neil
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Kincardine O'Neil
Towns & cities · 1.8 km
Archibald Andrew Henry Douglas Memorial Stone
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Craigmore
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Dess Waterfall
Waterfalls · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Christ Church, North Deeside Road, Kincardine O'Neil
Christ Church, North Deeside Road, Kincardine O'Neil — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Kincardine O'Neil Auld Kirk (Ruined)
Kincardine O'Neil Auld Kirk (Ruined) — archaeological in scotland highlands.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Kincardine O'Neil, North Deeside Road, Church
Kincardine O'Neil, North Deeside Road, Church — part of a Scheduled Monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Victoria Jubilee Memorial
Victoria Jubilee Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Kincardine O'Neil War Memorial
Kincardine O'Neil War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cap of Balnacraig
Places to stay
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Aboyne Loch Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Campfield Caravan Site
Campfield Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Tor-na-Coille Hotel
Tor-na-Coille Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Tarland Camping and Caravanning Club
Tarland Camping and Caravanning Club — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Silver Ladies Caravan Park
Silver Ladies Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Banchory Lodge Caravan Park
Banchory Lodge Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins
Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk
Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cap of Balnacraig?
- Cap of Balnacraig is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 4BP).
- What is Cap of Balnacraig?
- Cap of Balnacraig — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Cap of Balnacraig?
- Drivers can use postcode AB31 4BP.
- How do I get to Cap of Balnacraig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 4BP. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.