Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Cairnton
In or near Torphins.
Hill of Cairnton — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Nigel Corby — 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 · 6.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hill of Cairnton 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 Cairnton is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It features rugged terrain typical of the region and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and hiking, attracting outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a remote and natural setting, ideal for those seeking solitude in the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0552, -2.5706
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 4AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 6.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616159 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Cairnton?
- Hill of Cairnton is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 4AS).
- What is Hill of Cairnton?
- Hill of Cairnton — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Hill of Cairnton?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 4AS.
- How do I get to Hill of Cairnton?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 4AS.