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Mountains & hills · Central Scotland

Craigowl Hill

In or near Glamis.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Craigowl Hill — Named summit at 455 m.

Craigowl Hill, mountains & hills in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Craigowl Hill is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 455 m.". Coordinates: 56.5478°, -3.0150°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Craigowl Hill is a summit towards the eastern end of the Sidlaw Hills in Angus, Scotland. Northeast of Kirkton of Auchterhouse and approximately eight kilometres north of Dundee, Craigowl Hill represents the highest point in the range. It also known for being one of the hardest cycling climbs in Scotland, as a 3.36-kilometre (2 mi 155 yd) climb at 9.4% gradient.

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Coordinates
56.5478, -3.0150
District
Angus
Postcode
DD3 0QZ
Parliamentary constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Craigowl Hill?
Craigowl Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD3 0QZ).
What is Craigowl Hill?
Craigowl Hill — Named summit at 455 m.
How do I get to Craigowl Hill?
Drivers can use postcode DD3 0QZ.
Is Craigowl Hill free to visit?
Yes, Craigowl Hill is free to enter.
How do I get to Craigowl Hill?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DD3 0QZ. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.