Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Hill of Olrig
In or near Halkirk.
Hill of Olrig — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
Peter Moore — 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
- Thurso · 6.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hill of Olrig is a named hill or mountain in scotland islands, 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 Olrig is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its distinctive elevation and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers opportunities for walking and exploring the natural environment. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the region, suitable for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5710, -3.4204
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 6.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610769 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Olrig?
- Hill of Olrig is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8SW).
- What is Hill of Olrig?
- Hill of Olrig — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Hill of Olrig?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8SW.
- How do I get to Hill of Olrig?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8SW.