Hill forts · Central Scotland
Down Craig Hillfort
In or near Ascog.
Down Craig Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
David Martin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Largs · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Down Craig Hillfort is a hill fort located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Down Craig Hillfort is a historic hill-fort located in the Scottish Highlands. This archaeological site represents ancient fortification practices, though specific details about its era and construction remain unspecified.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7808, -4.9003
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA28 0HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Largs — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/7913444061 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Down Craig Hillfort?
- Down Craig Hillfort is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA28 0HQ).
- What is Down Craig Hillfort?
- Down Craig Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Down Craig Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA28 0HQ.
- Is Down Craig Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Down Craig Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Down Craig Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA28 0HQ.