Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Castlelaw Hill
In or near Auchendinny.
Castlelaw Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
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 · 5.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Castlelaw 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
Castlelaw Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The hill offers various walking trails for outdoor enthusiasts and provides a natural setting for hiking and exploration. Its elevation and prominent position make it a notable feature in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8697, -3.2400
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 0PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Wester Hailes — 5.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6544586 (CC BY 4.0)
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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 — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Castlelaw Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH26 0PB.
- How do I get to Castlelaw Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 0PB.