Forts · Scottish Lowlands
Castle Hill
In or near Riccarton.
Castle Hill is a fort in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kilmarnock · 7.6 km
About
Castle Hill is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.6196°, -4.3795°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Castle Hill is a historic fort located in central Scotland, postcode KA16. It is notable for its strategic position and archaeological significance, reflecting the area's military history. The site offers insights into ancient fortifications in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6196, -4.3795
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA16 9LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Nearest railway station
- Kilmarnock — 7.6 km
Sources
- osm: w893982475 (ODbL)
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Judge's Hill
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Loudoun Kirk
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Jocklan Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km

Old Loudoun Castle, Motte
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Juniper Jungle
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Galston Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.0 km

Galston
Villages · 2.1 km

Galston Parish Church
Historic churches · 2.1 km

St Sophia’s Church (Galston)
Historic churches · 2.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Hill?
- Castle Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA16 9LH).
- What is Castle Hill?
- Castle Hill is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kilmarnock, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA16 9LH.
- How do I get to Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kilmarnock, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA16 9LH.