Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Compass Hill
Compass Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Ian Taylor — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Compass 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
Compass Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its distinctive shape and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for hiking and outdoor activities, attracting both seasoned climbers and casual walkers. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the Highlands, with opportunities to explore the natural beauty of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0660, -6.4902
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH44 4RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652494 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compass Hill?
- Compass Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH44 4RS).
- What is Compass Hill?
- Compass Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Compass Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode PH44 4RS.
- How do I get to Compass Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH44 4RS. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.