Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Loanhead
In or near Daviot.
Hill of Loanhead — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Sandy Gerrard — 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
- Inverurie · 7.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hill of Loanhead 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 Loanhead is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. This prominent peak offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, characterised by its natural beauty and challenging terrain. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, set against a backdrop of dramatic scenery. The area is known for its remote charm and opportunities for wildlife observation.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3498, -2.4222
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 0JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie — 7.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614721 (CC BY 4.0)
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Loanhead Stone Circle
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Loanhead Stone Circle
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Loanhead Stone Circle
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Loanhead Stone Circle
Loanhead Stone Circle — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Daviot War Memorial
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Daviot Parish Church, Main Street, Daviot
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New Craig stone circle
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New Craig stone circle
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Loanhead?
- Hill of Loanhead is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 0JH).
- What is Hill of Loanhead?
- Hill of Loanhead — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Hill of Loanhead?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB51 0JH.
- How do I get to Hill of Loanhead?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 0JH.