Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Compass Hill
In or near Friockheim.
Compass Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 88 m.
Peter Wood — 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
- Arbroath · 8.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Compass Hill is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 88 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Compass Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic vistas, typical of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging yet rewarding experience, with opportunities for walking and exploration in a remote and natural setting. The area is known for its dramatic landscapes and diverse wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6379, -2.6071
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD11 4RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath — 8.8 km
Sources
- osm: n7638653297 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Braikie Castle
Castles · 1.2 km
Lawton House
Manor houses · 1.5 km
Ruined chapel
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Kinnell
Villages · 2.0 km
Kinnell War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Bridge, Balmullie Mill
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Balmullie Flour Mill
Watermills · 2.2 km
Kinnell Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Kinblethmont Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Kinblethmont Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Kirkton Mill Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.6 km
Nearby
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Bridge, Boysack Mills
Bridge, Boysack Mills — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · Scottish Highlands
Braikie Castle
Braikie Castle — castle in Angus, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Manor houses · Scottish Highlands
Lawton House
Lawton House — a manor in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Ruined chapel
Ruined chapel — a historic house in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Kinnell War Memorial
Kinnell War Memorial — a memorial in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Compass Hill
Places to stay
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Woodley Caravan Park
Woodley Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Seaton Caravan Park
Seaton Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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Red Lion Caravan Park
Red Lion Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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Elliot Caravan Park
Elliot Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Tayock Park
Tayock Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
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The Corn Exchange
The Corn Exchange in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
3-5 High Street, Arbroath
3-5 High Street, Arbroath in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
95 High Street, Montrose
95 High Street, Montrose in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compass Hill?
- Compass Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD11 4RX).
- What is Compass Hill?
- Compass Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 88 m.
- How do I get to Compass Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Arbroath, about 8.8 km away. The nearest town is Friockheim. Drivers can use postcode DD11 4RX.
- How do I get to Compass Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD11 4RX. It sits within the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry parliamentary constituency.