Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cow Hill
Cow Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Craig Wallace — 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
- Fort William · 1.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cow 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
Cow Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views characteristic of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging yet rewarding experience, with opportunities for hiking and exploration of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular among outdoor enthusiasts seeking to engage with the natural beauty of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8085, -5.0976
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH33 6FR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Fort William — 1.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611514 (CC BY 4.0)
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Forts · 1.2 km
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HMS St Christopher Memorial
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Fort William Backpackers
Hostels · 1.2 km
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Forts · 1.2 km
Former Mackintosh Memorial Church, Fassifern Road, Fort William
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Bank Street Lodge
Hostels · 1.3 km
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Where to eat & stay near Cow Hill
Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cow Hill?
- Cow Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH33 6FR).
- What is Cow Hill?
- Cow Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Cow Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH33 6FR.
- How do I get to Cow Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH33 6FR.