Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Capelaw Hill
In or near Juniper Green.
Capelaw Hill — Named summit at 454 m.
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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
- Wester Hailes · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Capelaw Hill is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 454 m.". Coordinates: 55.8804°, -3.2546°.
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Place summary
Capelaw Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Pentland Hills range, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The hill is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors interested in exploring the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8804, -3.2546
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH13 0PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Wester Hailes — 4.2 km
Sources
- osm: n289415129 (ODbL)
- commons: Capelaw Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1659224.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Capelaw Hill
Places to stay
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Penicuik YMCA-YWCA
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Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park
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Carsewell Guide Camp
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh
Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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The Canny Man's, 237, 239 Morningside Road, Edinburgh
The Canny Man's, 237, 239 Morningside Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh
The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Craigiebield House Hotel, 50 Bog Road, Penicuik
Craigiebield House Hotel, 50 Bog Road, Penicuik in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh
22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Bennets Bar, 8, 10, 12 Leven Street, Edinburgh
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Capelaw Hill?
- Capelaw Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH13 0PB).
- What is Capelaw Hill?
- Capelaw Hill — Named summit at 454 m.
- How do I get to Capelaw Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH13 0PB.
- Is Capelaw Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Capelaw Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Capelaw Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH13 0PB.