Hill forts · Central Scotland
Elphinstone Wood Hillfort
In or near Kilmacolm.
Elphinstone Wood Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
william craig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Langbank · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Elphinstone Wood 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.
Place summary
Elphinstone Wood Hillfort is a historical hill-fort located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its archaeological significance, reflecting ancient fortification practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8951, -4.5999
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA13 4PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Langbank — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/13613000261 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elphinstone Wood Hillfort?
- Elphinstone Wood Hillfort is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA13 4PU).
- What is Elphinstone Wood Hillfort?
- Elphinstone Wood Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Elphinstone Wood Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Langbank, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA13 4PU.
- Is Elphinstone Wood Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Elphinstone Wood Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elphinstone Wood Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Langbank, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA13 4PU.