Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Castlelaw Hill
In or near Auchendinny.
Castlelaw Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 488 m.
Alan O'Dowd — 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
- Wester Hailes · 5.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Castlelaw Hill is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 488 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Castlelaw Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is known for its prominent position in the landscape, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area. The hill is a popular spot for outdoor activities, including hiking and walking, attracting visitors seeking both exercise and scenic vistas.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8699, -3.2406
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 0PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Wester Hailes — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: n289415068 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlelaw Hill?
- Castlelaw Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 0PB).
- What is Castlelaw Hill?
- Castlelaw Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 488 m.
- How do I get to Castlelaw Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes, about 5.6 km away. The nearest town is Auchendinny. Drivers can use postcode EH26 0PB.
- How do I get to Castlelaw Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 0PB.