Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Carlops Hill
In or near West Linton.
Carlops Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Anthony O'Neil — 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. Carlops 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
Carlops Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It offers a variety of walking trails for outdoor enthusiasts, set against a backdrop of the region's natural landscapes. The area is known for its scenic views and wildlife, making it a suitable destination for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7910, -3.3538
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- EH26 9NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-6544612 (CC BY 4.0)
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Carlops Parish Church, Carlops
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Carlops Bridge
Carlops Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Carlops Hill
Places to stay
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Penicuik YMCA-YWCA
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Hilly Cow Wigwams
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Places to eat & drink
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Craigiebield House Hotel, 50 Bog Road, Penicuik
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Livingston Inn
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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 Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh
The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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The Canny Man's, 237, 239 Morningside Road, Edinburgh
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carlops Hill?
- Carlops Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 9NQ).
- What is Carlops Hill?
- Carlops Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Carlops Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode EH26 9NQ.
- How do I get to Carlops Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 9NQ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.