Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Carrot Hill
In or near Wellbank.
Carrot Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Scott Cormie — 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Monifieth · 8.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Carrot 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
Carrot Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its distinctive shape and rugged terrain, it offers a challenging environment for walkers and climbers. The surrounding area features scenic views typical of the Highlands, including heather-covered landscapes and rocky outcrops. Visitors can expect a remote setting that showcases the natural beauty of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5506, -2.8817
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD5 3QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Nearest railway station
- Monifieth — 8.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613049 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Carrot Hill
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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'The Clep' Public House, 96-98 Clepington Road, Dundee
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Windmill Bar, 113 Hilltown, Dundee
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Office of J & D Grimmond, 1-3 King Street, Dundee
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carrot Hill?
- Carrot Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD5 3QG).
- What is Carrot Hill?
- Carrot Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Carrot Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Monifieth, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD5 3QG.
- How do I get to Carrot Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD5 3QG. It sits within the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry parliamentary constituency.