Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Electric Brae
Electric Brae — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maybole · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Electric Brae is a other located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Electric Brae is a notable stretch of road located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is renowned for its optical illusion that makes vehicles appear to roll uphill despite a downhill gradient. This phenomenon attracts visitors who are intrigued by its peculiar effect on perception.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3811, -4.7567
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA19 8JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Maybole — 5.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/2295895381 (ODbL)
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Electric Brae?
- Electric Brae is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA19 8JR).
- What is Electric Brae?
- Electric Brae — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Electric Brae?
- The nearest railway station is Maybole, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA19 8JR.
- Is Electric Brae free to visit?
- Yes, Electric Brae is free to enter.
- How do I get to Electric Brae?
- The nearest railway station is Maybole, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA19 8JR.