Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Candacraig
In or near Crathie.
Hill of Candacraig — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 529 m.

Stanley Howe — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Hill of Candacraig is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 529 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Hill of Candacraig is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region's dramatic landscape. Visitors can expect a challenging ascent, with opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding natural environment. The area is characterised by its remote beauty and offers a sense of solitude amidst the highland scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0869, -3.0806
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB35 5XB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- osm: n2437253511 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Candacraig?
- Hill of Candacraig is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB35 5XB).
- What is Hill of Candacraig?
- Hill of Candacraig — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 529 m.
- How do I get to Hill of Candacraig?
- The nearest town is Crathie. Drivers can use postcode AB35 5XB.
- How do I get to Hill of Candacraig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB35 5XB. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.