Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cran Hill
In or near Milltimber.
Cran Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Steven Brown — 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
- Portlethen · 3.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cran 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
Cran Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It features rugged terrain typical of the region, attracting hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape, characterised by dramatic hills and valleys. The area is known for its natural beauty and opportunities for exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0936, -2.1502
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB12 5YD
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Portlethen — 3.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616764 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cran Hill?
- Cran Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB12 5YD).
- What is Cran Hill?
- Cran Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Cran Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Portlethen, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB12 5YD.
- How do I get to Cran Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Portlethen, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB12 5YD.