Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
East Kip
In or near Currie.
East Kip — Named summit at 534 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
- Curriehill · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
East Kip is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 534 m.". Coordinates: 55.8340°, -3.3062°.
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Place summary
East Kip is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Firth of Forth's scenic landscape, known for its rugged terrain and notable height within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8340, -3.3062
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 9LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 7.5 km
Sources
- osm: n289419235 (ODbL)
- commons: East Kip - geograph.org.uk - 1427116.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Kip?
- East Kip is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 9LN).
- What is East Kip?
- East Kip — Named summit at 534 m.
- How do I get to East Kip?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH26 9LN.
- Is East Kip free to visit?
- Yes, East Kip is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Kip?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 9LN.