Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Earl's Seat
In or near Strathblane.
Earl's Seat — Named summit at 578 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie · 9.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Earl's Seat is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 578 m.". Coordinates: 56.0257°, -4.2963°.
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Official information
Earl's Seat is a hill located in the Campsie Fells, offering scenic walking routes for hikers. Visitors can enjoy various paths leading to the summit, which provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
From the Wikipedia article
Earl's Seat (578 m) is the highest hill of the Campsie Fells in Central Scotland. It lies on the border of Stirlingshire and East Dunbartonshire in central Scotland. Located on a plateau in the heart of the Campsies above the village of Strathblane, its summit is marked by a trig point.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0257, -4.2963
- Address
- East Dunbartonshire / Stirling, Scotland
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie — 9.5 km
- Official site
- www.hill-bagging.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n254504471 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Earl's Seat (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Across Fin Glen and Craigbarnet Muir to Earl's Seat - geograph.org.uk - 338524.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earl's Seat?
- Earl's Seat is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Earl's Seat?
- Earl's Seat — Named summit at 578 m.
- How do I get to Earl's Seat?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 9.5 km away. Its coordinates are 56.0257°, -4.2963°.
- Is Earl's Seat free to visit?
- Yes, Earl's Seat is free to enter.