Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Brathens
In or near Torphins.
Hill of Brathens — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Peter Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 5.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hill of Brathens is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Hill of Brathens is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. This prominent peak offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. It is a notable feature for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts exploring the region. The area is characterised by rugged terrain and diverse wildlife, typical of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0802, -2.5358
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 4BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 5.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610848 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Brathens?
- Hill of Brathens is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 4BW).
- What is Hill of Brathens?
- Hill of Brathens — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Hill of Brathens?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 4BW.
- How do I get to Hill of Brathens?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 4BW.